Starter Problems- IDK where else to post this.

[Talisman]

Hey guys running into issues with my starter.
Sometimes when I go to start the truck the starter just spins. I then back the key off, wait about a second and then retry and the starter fully engages and fires up. Does this every other time I try to start my truck, but by turning the key off then retrying a second later it fires without fail.
Further details, the truck fires fine, it's like the starter just doesnt engage the first time.
My question: Do I need a new starter? Or could something else cause this?
Thanks for any help!
Alex

 

[Blue95]

Sounds like the starter solenoid, it is not engaging the gear to the flywheel. that is a cheap fix.

 

[Talisman]

I thought that could be it. Where's the solenoid at on these trucks?

 

[Talisman]

nevermind, dumb question!
Thanks for the quick response!

 

[Blue95]

No problem, as long as it is just not engaging everytime and not grinding or anything then I would say for sure the solenoid. CHeck all your wires too to make sure none are corroded or bad.

 

[Talisman]

Ya once it engages its fine, just sometimes takes two tries to engage, I'll give it a try and post back with what i find

 

[///RAGMC]

Id fix that before it leaves you stranded somewhere

 

[Talisman]

Working on it right now

 

[Fobroader]

The starter on my new truck started doing this, when I got bored of whacking the solenoid with a piece of wood I just got a new starter.