starter problems

[alex2929]

I have a 2005 dodge ram 2500 with some starter problems. I bought the truck used from the dealer in June had it for 2 weeks then the starter started sticking I would just crawl under and tap it with a hammer for awhile till it started to do it every day so I had it replaced under warranty in July. Now with this new starter since September it has been sticking once every 2-3 weeks and not sure why any help would be great!

 

[xb1230]

They may have installed a rebuild unit that was poorly rebuilt and you want to return to your dealer and have it swapped again.

 

[Harley Harrold]

I have a 2005 dodge ram 2500 with some starter problems. I bought the truck used from the dealer in June had it for 2 weeks then the starter started sticking I would just crawl under and tap it with a hammer for awhile till it started to do it every day so I had it replaced under warranty in July. Now with this new starter since September it has been sticking once every 2-3 weeks and not sure why any help would be great!

The starter clearance may be to tight and may need to have a shim installed.

 

[xb1230]

How rude of me... to the Forum...

 

[alex2929]

Thanks for responding back so fast guys. Do dealers even put OEM parts back in anymore? I'd rather not deal with rebuilt parts.

 

[xb1230]

Sometimes it is not the decision of the dealer but the 3rd party honoring the waranty.

If the warranty is honored by the manufacturer, then yes they will put in new OEM parts, and some cases OEM refurbished parts.

If the dealer honors his own warranty on a used vehicle, they will install the cheapest part they can get in order to minimise their cost.

So depending on the dealer and who is covering for the warranty, YMMV. Just Saying.

 

[alex2929]

I may just go ahead and put a OEM one in myself then. Thanks for all the help!