Not an emergency because my truck starts fine most of the time, and I've got my ghetto key (screwdriver) to pop the terminals of what I think is the starter solenoid, but here's what happens...

I can go a week and the truck starts fine, and then 3 times in a row I can turn the key and *silence*. With the key still on, I can connect the two terminals of the starter solenoid (I think that's what it is...it's high up on the passenger fender if that helps) and it'll start right up. I changed the solenoid, but that didn't help. What else could it be? Not only is it a PITA to get out and start my truck with a screwdriver, but I worry that I'm overlooking an issue that could get worse. Anyone? TYIA

 

What tranny? if its an auto I would look towards a range selector switch being out of adjustment or going bad. If its a auto, can you put the selector in neutral and will it start?
If its a standard, might be a neutral safety switch or clutch override switch.

Give us a little more info please

Barney

 

yes, it's an auto. it will start in neutral.