Originally Posted by
BuckHammer
I'm really starting to think the problem is with the electrical system in my truck. Could a bad starter relay be causing this problem? How about a bad ground? I'm going to check the level of power the starter is getting tomorrow. I figure if it's getting a sufficient amount of power, then the problem is either my ring gear or the starter. If it's not getting enough power, then I need to fix my electrical system before I assume it's the starter.
This issue is driving me crazy.
Jump the starter relay with a screwdriver. That is a quick way to rule out the relay.