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robbster May 12, 2009 12:22 AM

5.9 Cummins won't start
 
Went to start my truck the other day, turned the key & nothing. Pulled the starter & had it tested-it's fine. Changed the starter relay-still nothing, not even a solenoid click. Batteries are strong-lights don't dim when key is turned. It's a 2000 2500,5.9 24v Cummins automatic. Any ideas before I have to spend the big$ at the dealer's?
Thanks
robbster

miknwv May 12, 2009 01:03 AM

maybe try the ignition key switch itself?

rabbler May 12, 2009 02:08 AM

Could be the neutral safety switch on the trans. ( 3 wire plug)
Does it start in neutral?

rcazwillis May 28, 2009 03:06 PM


Originally Posted by robbster (Post 1664120)
Went to start my truck the other day, turned the key & nothing. Pulled the starter & had it tested-it's fine. Changed the starter relay-still nothing, not even a solenoid click. Batteries are strong-lights don't dim when key is turned. It's a 2000 2500,5.9 24v Cummins automatic. Any ideas before I have to spend the big$ at the dealer's?
Thanks
robbster

I just sent my '06 to the dealer for the same issue. What solved your issue?

robbster May 29, 2009 03:26 PM

Got it!
 
Turned out to be the starter relay fuse. They let me off easy at $54.

robbster Jun 26, 2009 06:11 PM

Update
 
Well, it's doing it again. Blew all 3 spare fuses yesterday. When this first started I pulled the starter & the copper contacts appear fine( The starter is a Napa, new in 2006). It tested fine on the tester at Napa. My mechanic says that it must be a bad solenoid. Anybody else having this problem?
TIA
robbster

Will104 Apr 11, 2011 06:56 PM

Wont start
 
I had the same problem, my truck would not start but finally I realized it was only when the tilt wheel was all the way up. The power wire was pulled out of its connector when the steering wheel was up and pushed back in when any where else. Look under the plastic below the wheel.
Good luck


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