Engine/Transmission (1998.5 - 2002) starter question

[Big_Daddy_T]

Today my starter engaged and didnt disengage. I heard an awful racket after I started my truck so I got out and opened the hood. Sounded like the starter didnt retract and is dragging on the flywheel so I shut off the key. Well even with the key off the starter is cranking away very rapidly. truck wont start cause the ignition switch is killed. It continued for about 10 seconds. With all the cars ive had and all the problems ive seen this is a new one to me. What would cause it the starter to crank with the ignition on and also off?

 

[Shovelhead]

Starter solenoid contacts may have welded themselves together temporarily due to the high amp arc.

 

[MikeR]

I installed a new set of starter contacts just as my '95 was starting to hangup like this. One contact was worn way lower than the other causing the plunger to be stuck at an angle which caused the hangup.



You can get a set of new contacts from TDR member Larry B. at: www.fostertruck.com or 253-272-1444



It's easy to repalce. Take the starter out, and take the end-cover off the 'doghouse' on the starter solenoid. The rest is self explanatory as you look at it.



-Mike