Starter replacement?

Here is a guide to help you step by step with instructions in the diagrams below to show you how on your car.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-a-starter-motor

Check out the diagrams (Below). Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.

Good afternoon,

The click, is it coming from the starter motor?

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/starter-not-working-repair

Try tapping it with a hammer and see if it starts.

I attached a wiring diagram for you. Do you have a test light for testing?

Roy

You need to get one so we can do some testing.

Roy

Check for a sticky starter relay

STARTER MOTOR
Removal & Installation
Disconnect negative battery cable. Raise and support vehicle. Remove starter solenoid terminal cover. Disconnect starter solenoid wire connections. On 4.2L engines, remove starter motor mounting nut and ground cable. On all engines, remove starter motor mounting bolts. Remove starter motor. To install, reverse removal procedure. Ensure negative battery cable is installed in proper location. Tighten fasteners to specification.

Hello, I'm Danny.

Yes, it sounds like you are having an issue with the starter solenoid on the starter motor. Here are a few tutorials for you to view about starter function and replacement:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-a-starter-and-solenoid-works

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-a-starter-motor

I've attached picture steps below for the replacement of your starter motor on your truck below. Hope this helps and thanks for using 2CarPros.

Ensure it was installed correctly. Were there any shims between starter and flywheel originally? It may need some shims, especially if you didn't buy the dealer brand starter.

How many bolts have you removed? Have you tried to access it through the inner fender? There are only two bolts that hold it on.

Are you sure the starter is bad? Here is a way to test it:

The battery must be in good condition and fully charged prior to performing this test.

1.Disable the ignition system. Verify that the vehicle will not start.
2.Connect a voltmeter between the positive terminal of the battery and the starter B+ circuit.
3.Turn the ignition key to the START position and note the voltage on the meter.
4.If voltage reads 0.5 volts or more, there is high resistance in the starter cables or the cable ground, repair as necessary. If the voltage reading is ok proceed to the next step.
5.Connect a voltmeter between the positive terminal of the battery and the starter M circuit.
6.Turn the ignition key to the START position and note the voltage on the meter.
7.If voltage reads 0.5 volts or more, there is high resistance in the starter. Repair or replace the starter as necessary.

Also, here is a picture of the three bolts that hold the starter in place (number 1 is pointing to two different bolts). Also, have you removed the starter terminal cover?

Let me know if this helps or if you have other questions.

Joe

Hi and thanks for using 2CarPros.

Truly, it sounds like a bad starter. What I need you to do is follow this link. It shows how to determine if the starter is bad.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/starter-not-working-repair

As far as the wire that you mentioned, I have no idea which wire it is. If you could upload a picture, it would be helpful.

If you determine the starter is bad, here is a link that shows how one is replaced:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-a-starter-motor

Here are directions specific to your vehicle. The attached pictures correlate with these directions.

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
REMOVAL

Warning: when performing maintenance on the starting system be aware that heavy gauge leads are connected directly to the battery. Make sure protective caps are in place when maintenance is complete.

Picture 1

1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
2. Raise and support the vehicle.

Warning: the electrical power to the air suspension system must be shut off prior to hoisting, jacking or towing an air suspension vehicle. This can be accomplished by turning off the air suspension switch located in the rh kick panel area. Failure to do so may result in unexpected inflation or deflation of the air springs which may result in shifting of the vehicle during these operations.

Picture 2

3. Remove the starter motor solenoid terminal cover

The 4.6L Engine Is Shown; The 4.2L Engine Is Similar

Picture 3

4. Disconnect the starter motor electrical connections.
1 Remove the nuts.
2 Remove the battery cable.
3 Remove the starter solenoid wire.

The 4.6L Engine Is Shown; The 4.2L Engine Is Similar

Picture 4

5. Remove the (A) starter motor ground cable nut and the (B) starter motor ground cable.

The 4.2L Engine Is Shown; The 4.6L Engine Is Similar

Pic 5

6. Remove the starter.
1 Remove the two bolts.
2 Remove the starter.

INSTALLATION

Warning: when performing maintenance on the starting system be aware that heavy gauge leads are connected directly to the battery. Make sure protective caps are in place when maintenance is complete.

The 4.2L Engine Is Shown; The 4.6L Engine Is Similar

Picture 6

1. Install the starter motor.
1 Position the starter motor.
2 Install the two bolts.

The 4.6L Engine Is Shown; The 4.2L Engine Is Similar

Picture 7

2. Connect the (A) starter motor ground cable and install the (B) starter motor ground cable nut.

The 4.6L Engine Is Shown; The 4.2L Engine Is Similar

Picture 8

3. Connect the starter motor electrical connections.
1 Position the starter solenoid wire.
2 Position the battery cable.
3 Install the two nuts.

Picture 9

4. Install the starter motor solenoid terminal cover.
5. Lower the vehicle.

NOTE: If equipped with air suspension, reactivate the system by turning on the air suspension switch.

6. Connect the battery ground cable.

NOTE: When the battery is disconnected and reconnected, some abnormal drive symptoms may occur while the vehicle relearns its adaptive strategy. The vehicle may need to be driven 16 km (10 miles) or more to relearn the strategy.

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Let me know if this helps or if you need additional help.

Take care,
Joe