P. Bauer

Here's the scoop. Went wheeling about 2 weeks ago which included 40 miles of dirt road driving, some river crossings (3-4 feet deep) and some crawling.

Recently, I've noticed that when I start the truck in the morning, I get a click, and then nothing. I turn the key again, click, but then the starter turns over and the truck starts as normal. If I drive for a while, it starts fine. If I let it sit for 5-10 hours, same scenario (click, then start).

I've searched and I just got done cleaning and tightening all the contacts on the battery, starter, ground straps, etc.

I think I'm still having an issue. What's next? Starter contacts / starter?

Thanks for your help.

yamarocket630

Your starter solenoid contacts are shot. It's a simple fix, and the parts are cheap (EBAY). Fix it soon, it will only get worse.

rngrchad

Yep, like Yama said. Starter solenoid, starter, or the contacts are bad. A simple temporary fix to your problem would be to hit your starter w/ some form of heavy object. That method should work for awhile until you've save money for a proper fix.

4Crawler

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Here's the full scoop on the problem, potential causes and a number of repair options:

http://www.4crawler.com/4x4/CheapTricks/Starter.shtml

TheLaw

I'm having the same problem where the car starts when it's just been driven, but when it's been sitting a while, it has trouble starting on the first time. This morning it took me 4 tries to get it started! I'll try the solenoid fix, but I have another issue:

Sometimes after getting the car started, the RPMs drop down to around 500, and either sit there, or just stalls the car. I can usually get it going by giving it a little gas, but sometimes I have to turn the car off and try again. Any idea as to what this could be?

Thanks!

4Crawler

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Could be the circuit opening relay, it is what turns the fuel pump on and off.

Nick Cuban

my truck turns over about 6 times before it starts, but it starts everytime with no clicks