Engine/Transmission (1994 - 1998) Starting Problem

[NC_Mog]

I've got a friend at work with a '96 2500 12V CTD that is having intermitant starting problems. One day its fine, the next it acts like the batteries are drained. Would this symptom be an indication the contacts need to be replaced?

 

[crabman]

Yes is the answer.

Go HERE Comes with instructions also.

Do it ASAP or it will be waaaay more than the cost of the fix!!!

Hope this helps.

crabman

 

[vssman]

Need a little more info... . If it just clicks, maybe bad contacts or solenoid. Could even be a bad battery connection or cable. Now's a good time to get him to join the TDR...

 

[NC_Mog]

Originally posted by vssman

Need a little more info... . If it just clicks, maybe bad contacts or solenoid. Could even be a bad battery connection or cable. Now's a good time to get him to join the TDR...

The battery connections are good, and he says the cables appear to be in good shape (i. e. no cuts in the insulation or other damage). I've shown him Larry B's site and told him that I think the $35 kit is cheap insurance even if thats not it.

 

[SMalafy]

I bought my starter contacts from a local rebuild shop for 15 dollars and I only needed 1

 

[DODGEDADDIE]

My starting issues are a little differant,,I turn the key an nothing happens,,no click ,,no grone NOTHING.
I let up on the clutch an pushed it down harder ,,and again nothing,
I kept doing this . . clutch up ,,key off.
Finally it took !!!?
Is there a switch/contact from the clutch pedal to the key?

THANKS

 

[Dieseldemon]

Yes under the dash on the clutch rod veary easy to replace

 

[DODGEDADDIE]

THANKS,,
Is this dealer only or any parts store?
Does the whole rod need to be replaced or is there just a switch?

Mike In Maine

 

[DODGEDADDIE]

THANKS,,

Is this dealer only or any parts store?

Does the whole rod need to be replaced or is there just a switch?



Mike In Maine

 

[Dieseldemon]

Just the switch at your dodge dealer

 

[DODGEDADDIE]

THANKS EVERY ONE,,,

 

[SLangone]

I seem to be having this issue too. Do you have a part number for this item? I have a 96 Dodge Ram and I have already replaced the contacts inside the starter. But went out the other day and it seemed like I had a dead battery but the batteries are within 2 years. It finally started after waiting. I have an automatic not sure if this would apply to me.

 

[Dieseldemon]

No this switch is on the std tran only your safety switch is on the side of the trans your problem might be in the linkage adjustment.