Starter stuck on

[JMLambert]

I started the engine and heard a different noise. I popped the hood and saw and smelled what appeared to be smoke coming from the starter area. I shut the engine off but the starter continued to operate but the engine did not turn over. I had to disconnect the batteries to get it to stop. Is this a starter only issue or are there other issues causing this? The truck is a 1999 and has 225K on the original starter.

 

[GrantP]

My guess would be the contacts in the starter are worn out and stuck. You can get replacement contacts and cross your fingers and hope nothing else was damaged. http://www.fostertruck.com/dodge-denso-starter-solenoid-kit-89-2006.html

 

[DavidC]

My guess would be the contacts in the starter are worn out and stuck. You can get replacement contacts and cross your fingers and hope nothing else was damaged. http://www.fostertruck.com/dodge-denso-starter-solenoid-kit-89-2006.html

I believe you are totally correct, new contacts. I had already heard the horror stories and installed the replacements by 30k.

Dave

 

[GrantP]

I believe you are totally correct, new contacts. I had already heard the horror stories and installed the replacements by 30k.

Dave

I did them proactively on my 97 as well. Guess it's time to start thinking about them on my 06.

 

[GAmes]

http://www.fostertruck.com/faqs/

 

[Joe Mc]

STARTER SOLENOID REBUILD KIT ('89-'06, 5.9L)
Item #: GD-G11S $19.95 @ Geno's

 

[JMLambert]

STARTER SOLENOID REBUILD KIT ('89-'06, 5.9L)
Item #: GD-G11S $19.95 @ Geno's

 

[JMLambert]

Thanks for all the replies and information. I replaced the starter and that solved the problem. John

 

[Joe Mc]

Bet the new starter still has same lugs as original. If you still have the original starter consider getting the kit from Geno's and install. I did mine about 8 or 9 years ago and it always works like a champ. Just wish I could have waited for parts to rebuild the original alternator, but it was failing during bad weather and time was not on my side. I had to return core (original) or pay ridiculous core charge...

 

[GAmes]

I hope you didn't choose a cheap parts store rebuild. If you did you will be doing the job again.

 

[ofelas]

^^^ this.
An OEM Denso starter with the HD contacts/solenoid pack will be the most reliable starter for these trucks.