Starter will not stop cranking

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Jan 18, 2009 | 09:02 AM

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Starter will not stop cranking

I tried to start my truck 2 days ago and my starter would not disengage forcing me to disconnect both batteries to shut it down.after reconnecting them i tried again same thing every time i have checked every fuse i can see nothing seems to be blown.

Jan 18, 2009 | 09:13 AM

spazinweasel

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From: elizabeth,co

sounds like your starter solinoid or ign. switch is stuck

Jan 18, 2009 | 09:18 AM

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My money's on the selenoid. I've had it happen before on other vehicles I've owned.

Jan 18, 2009 | 09:19 AM

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By the way, welcome to the site! You'll like it here. A lot of information and experience here!

Jan 18, 2009 | 09:37 AM

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starter solonoid, happened frequently at the dealer's

Jan 18, 2009 | 02:47 PM

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starter still cranking

wondering if i need to replace starter or if it is a simple thing like a relay or a fuse that needs to be replaced

Jan 18, 2009 | 04:12 PM

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You should have a starter relay on the passenger side wheel well. If the problem is in the selenoid, replacing the starter will do no good. On these trucks the selenoid is seperate from the starter.