How to define Ignition Switch issue vs. Starter issue?

[bry1216]

Need some help with intermittent starting. 1999 Dodge Diesel 24v. "Intermittently" after Wait To Start, I turn the key to start and nothing from the starter but all the dash lights work, radio, etc.. Try it again and everything is working. It is getting worse over the last 4 weeks, but I only drive it ever couple of days.

[dripley]

It sounds like the starter contacts wearing out. When mine did it would either start or click once and nothing. It finally just quit starting and I replaced the starter. Problem fixed. You can replace the starter contacts. Try reading thishttp://articles.mopar1973man.com/2nd-generation-24v-dodge-cummins/26-engine-systems/124-starter-contact-replacement

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I cant seem to post any links:banghead:. It is in the articles section under engine systems. I did not know about this when mine went out, a lot cheaper than a new starter and there is no shortage of members who have done this.

[bry1216]

It sounds like the starter contacts wearing out. When mine did it would either start or click once and nothing. It finally just quit starting and I replaced the starter. Problem fixed. You can replace the starter contacts. Try reading thishttp://articles.mopar1973man.com/2nd-generation-24v-dodge-cummins/26-engine-systems/124-starter-contact-replacement

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I cant seem to post any links:banghead:. It is in the articles section under engine systems. I did not know about this when mine went out, a lot cheaper than a new starter and there is no shortage of members who have done this.

Thanks - I copied the link and it worked. I think this is my issue! Well a picture can tell the story with 97,000 miles bad contact.

[ram350002]

Thx for the photo, those are pretty crispy contacts.

[bry1216]

The “Starter Click” came back and I made a call to Larry B to order his kit for installation. Larry told me his 98 24valve is having the same problem! Anybody have a comment on the 4,000 contacts or the "Click" issue?

[Mopar1973Man]

Brushes going south or the commutator wearing out? Something is increasing the amperage draw across the contacts.