Starter won’t engage

albthere · Sep 23, 2021

2013 1500 tradesman, 5.7
For a couple of weeks I’ve had to cycle the ignition key once or twice to get anything to happen. Today I’ve had to cycle 8-10 times and then it starts just fine.
One try I heard a faint “arc” sound from the engine bay.
Any ideas?
Thanks

chopperman1 · Sep 23, 2021

Starter solenoid going bad which of course is part of the starter.

albthere · Sep 23, 2021

That was my initial thought but not hearing any kind of sounds except once, made me question it.
I am assuming the solenoid can be replaced by itself. Is that correct?
Last time I changed a solenoid was probably back in the 70’s.

chopperman1 · Sep 23, 2021

No, not a seperate piece, it's built in to the starter. I would confirm it with a volt meter then pull the starter and bring to your local auto place for testing.

albthere · Sep 23, 2021

Thank you for the info.

Treburkulosis · Sep 23, 2021

Check your battery cables as well. Mine did this a while back and I suspected the starter, but it turned out to be a loose cable.

albthere · Sep 23, 2021

I did tighten everything and so far it’s started on first attempt.
Test will be in the morning.
Thanks.

Dodge 1500 4X4 · Sep 25, 2021

Can you hear the starter motor spin but not turn the engine over, I may be the started Bendex going out, Its what cranks the engine over, Its a one way clutch.

albthere · Sep 25, 2021

There was nothing.
Latest development: yesterday got “wrong key fob” message.
At the dealers and expecting a$1000.00+ bill.
Stupid key!!!

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