1997 Dodge Ram 2500 diesel 12v

I was having a hard time starting my truck in cooler weather. Later in the day when it warmed up a little bit, it would start fine. It was cranking fine no matter what the temperature. So I decided to check my fuel shutdown solenoid. The boot was gone and it was not moving up when you try and start it. So I used my hand to move it up where it would stay. Then had my nephew crank it over and sure enough it would start every time. I then tested the voltage to the three wire connector and had him crank it over. Voltage was good the first time, I then had him try it again. This time it will not crank over at all. I put the connector back together and still no crank. What did I do that would cause it not to crank? I also noticed the fuel shutdown solenoid will no longer stay up when I do it by hand.

 

Check your fuses?

 

I switched the trailer relay for the starter relay and still no crank. The fuel shutdown relay has nothing to do with the no crank issue right? What other fuses should I be looking at?

 

check neutral saftey switch may have been just a fluke

 

Adam, pretty sure the Fuel relay does have to do with crank, but do not have my manual here right now, you need to ask Infidel......

 

The "hold up" circuit gets its power form the ignition. The "pull up" circuit (which goes through relay) gets power to engage relay from starter. If your truck will no longer turn over or hold solenoid up, then you are not getting power from switch. Check all fuses and connections including battery terminals. Remove these and clean well on all four posts.

 

Sounds like your starter contacts are on the way out.
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