Greetings to all who read -or- reply,

I'm back from a long "work" trip here (Some of you may have an idea about where I was...) and I've recently had a problem with my 1999 QC 4x4 3500 CTD.

This morning I went to start my truck and It cranked for a split second before it went "clunk" and then NOTHING.

I had my timer set for 3am on the block heater, and It was 5:45am when this happened. It's about 15 degrees out this morning.

The truck has been sitting for a couple of months while I've been gone, but I suspect that sitting has nothing to do with this problem. The past couple of days since i've been back the starter has been turning over for a second and somewhat "missing" or "clunking" one small time before the truck starts up. Kinda like a little burp each time, but very slight and almost un-noticeble.

All of the fuses and other items in the engine check out fine, it just won't turn over. Tried to shift between neutral and park a couple of times to check out that safety switch, but nothing still.

Question #1: Is my starter "Dead"?

Qestion #2: Does my 100,000 mile warranty cover this? (the truck has 62,000 miles on it now, and I bought it used.)

Thank you in advance for any information you may have.

Pete Weigman
USAF - Kinglsey Field, Oregon.

 

i guess i would check fuses.....do you have power to other things like radio??lights on the dash or is your dome light dim??if so...mayb a dead battery and it does have enough juice to crank these motors over...that is why there are 2 batteries....that is waht i am guessing it is...especially if it has been sitting outside for 2 months in the elements...but to check fuses..there are fuse boxes on the drivers side in the cab as well as on the fender well on the driver side....keep us updated.

 

I would venture two guesses as to your problem,<br>First, yes maybe the armature inside the starter has a bad spot in it, which would mean you need a starter.<br>Second, the starter solenoid contacts in these starters are known to be a problem. Assuming that your key switch is working properly, batteries and cables are all in good working order, I would definitely take a good look at the starter.<br>As for this being under warranty, that would be something that the dealer would have to answer. You being the second owner, I cannot answer that. Was the warranty tranferrable to you when you bought the truck, and does it cover the starter? Call the dealer and ask. <br> Hope this helps<br><br>Rich

 

I fixed it. <br><br>I went to the ******* a few min. ago and they told me that the starter isn't part of the engine warranty. (go figure)<br><br><br>I did some troubleshooting on my own by using the old fashoned screwdriver on the post's of the starter, and the truck started right up! I then took the starter relay (from inside of the plastic box/eng comp) and hit it on the ground a couple of times, it now starts right up. I figure that the relay was worn and hung up. I'll go to the parts house and get a new relay to stick in today. <br><br>Whew, I was scared for a second that I was gonna have to shell out $200 smackers for a new starter... (I'll have to tell my wife that it was HUGE repair that cost $80 or so, that way I'll have some beer money! )<br><br>Thanks for the info that you gave me, let this be a lesson for future readers. <br><br>Cheers,<br><br>Pete

 

Hey Pete, welcome home. Don't you just hate those long &quot;business trips&quot;? I'm glad I don't have to do those any more. Just wanted to say thanks for what you're doing. We do appreciate it.<br><br>~Dave

 

[quote author=McGyver link=board=13;threadid=11509;start=0#109371 date=1046280030]<br>Whew, I was scared for a second that I was gonna have to shell out $200 smackers for a new starter... (I'll have to tell my wife that it was HUGE repair that cost $80 or so, that way I'll have some beer money! )<br>[/quote]<br><br>Great idea! I need to remember that.<br><br>Glad to hear you are on the road.