Engine/Transmission (1994 - 1998) HELP! starter hang's up engin won't shut down!

[carson6]

it happened twice today. I went to start my truck and the starter would not let go! than i turned the key off but it keep running for a few second's. is this the selenoid or ?$@#!:{

 

[shendren]

try the new set of starter contacts / plunger for about $20-30... .

 

[46mech]

Carson6,



I'm sure you'll get many more responses from members that have more experience with this, but from what I remember reading, and my own experience.....

I was lazy when this happened to me and just replaced the starter... . no more troubles. However, after spending some time on the board, I found that this could have been a very expensive mistake. I've since learned that the starter circuit is tied into the fuel shutdown solenoid. If I remember correctly, the shutdown solenoid could be the culprit, the solenoid relay, or just the contacts in the starter.

So, it seems I took the expensive way of taking care of the starter contacts.

 

[moparguy]

Pull the starter, then go to you local rebuilder and get a new set of contacts for a few bucks, install. Problem solved, or better yet, contact fellow TDR member, Larry B at fostertruck.com and get a set of heavy duty contacts.

 

[carson6]

will it leave me stranded?

will it hurt anything ... I'm going on a short trip... dose something go out all of a sudden or am i safe for a while?

 

[moparguy]

Well, you could lose the fuel shutoff solenoid that could cost $350 or so to replace. If you don't take care of the contacts, be prepared to pull the driver-side battery cable really fast, or even cut them with a set of bolt cutters to save the solenoid.

 

[illflem]

Until you get some new contacts in you will have to be prepared to pull either the + or - cable on both batteries if the starter hangs up. If the starter continues to run you can lose the shut down solenoid, the starter and some wiring, almost $600 because of $15 worth of copper.

 

[carson6]

or....

or drop it in drive romp the throttle and stall it! I thought it was a run away diesel @ first but it did not rev to hi just sounded like hell and would not shut off.

 

[carson6]

WOOP"S brain fart

that won't work!!

 

[46mech]

When that happened to me, I just popped open the stock air box and put my hand over the intake opening to kill the engine. Don't know what I'd do now that I have the BHAF!

 

[illflem]

46, that will kill the engine but won't stop the starter from running on

 

[Joe G.]

You had better fix it ASAP or it could cause some big buck damage.

 

[46mech]

illflem, it was so long ago that this happened to me. When I turned the key to off, cut off the air, the engine stopped along with the starter noise. Haven't had the problem since.

 

[LarryB]

carson6



Here are some frequently asked questions from my website that may help you understand what is going on. It's a pretty simple job to replace the bad parts.

 

[carson6]

thank you guy's

the best 35$ i spent was on my tdr membership and the best 600$ i spent was on the pac brake... so where is the best place to get contacts?

 

[illflem]

Larry Bs heavy duty ones are the way to go http://www.fostertruck.com/dodge/default.htm

 

[carson6]

one on the way

and a set of contact's on the way for the old starter. (soon to be a spare)

 

[shendren]

my contact was paper thin at 92,000.