Sticking Starter on 1996

[Work2play]

Hello guys – I need information on the starting system for our trucks. As you see in my signature I have a 1996 auto 2wd. The starter has hung twice, that is when I let go of the key the starter continued to stay engaged. Luckily when I turned the key off the starter did disengage. When started again everything would be fine. After reading some threads on the TDR I contacted Diesel Electric Service Co. , Inc. and had them send me the starter solenoid contact kit. When I installed the kit I noticed that one of the old contacts was burned down further then the other thus I assumed this was the cause of the plunger getting stuck in the bore of the coil. This however didn’t answer the question in my mind as to why the plunger would become unstuck when the key is turned off! As per instructions I was very careful at getting the new contacts installed evenly. After the installation every thing was great until about 20 starts later and it did the same thing all over again. Something else I’ve noticed that has also just started which may or may not have anything to do with it…the factory radio/cassette has automatically engaged the cassette deck with no tape in the player (never play tapes). I had to hit the eject button to get it back in radio mode, again there was no tape in the player! The truck has 139,000 miles on it. Is there a low power solenoid that is triggered by the key switch, which then sends power to the starter solenoid? Has anyone had the key switch cause the above? Thanks for any and all help…. Don

 

[HoleshotHolset]

The contact on my solenoid that is connected to the + feed cable was worn down to paper thin... . while the other one looked a heck of a lot better. (I took apart my starter on 10/13/01)



What did you get in your solenoid kit? just curious... .



Mine stuck a few times and then it just would click and not start..... I'm rebuilding it this week when I can pull myself away from the books.

I'm almost 100% sure there would be a starter relay somewhere in the power flow before the solenoid... . most cars/trucks have 'em.

The ignition switch is also known for failure... . and has a recall or two out on it... ...

 

[TRodney]

I got a new starter

Don't have any help in fixing your old starter, but I had the same problem and bought a Mean Green starter and it works great. I called MG Industries at 724-532-3090 and got the closest dealer info from them. It is a very good product. Also, I have the same problem with my radio. I mainly use the radio, so I stuck a cassete part-way in and it will always eventually switch to radio mode. This is all on my 94' truck.



Good luck,

Tim

 

[AWM]

TRodney,just wondering, in round figures, how much for the MG starter? (I've had the same problem). thanks bob

 

[TRodney]

Mean Green Starter

I ordered it from Forman's Performance Products, in California I think (888-391-2886). There price was $329. 00 + $27. 85 shipping. MG Industries told me a price of $389. 00.



Later,

Tim