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[04Ram2500Hemi]

Just got a call from the service department, apparently the Starter has to be replaced. They are optimistic the part will come in and the truck will be ready tomorrow (9/29/20).

 

[jzweedyk]

Starter has to be replaced.

That is why you have a warranty. Glad they figured it out quickly.

 

[CoronaRaptor]

Glad it is a simple fix.

 

[Donmatteo]

I’ve wondered about my starter. A couple of times over the past couple of months, the truck as made an odd sound on start up. Like a generator sound or like a manual trans grinding gears. But it only lasts less than a sec. but the truck has always fired up. It’s very very sporadic and doesn’t matter if it’s cold or hot.

what’s your build date and MY? I’m 4/19 and it’s a 2019.

 

[04Ram2500Hemi]

The truck is home and good to go I like the part where they say “and stud melted.” That didn’t sound good!

 

[smurfslayer]

Loose electrical connections do very odd things. Glad you’re back in business.

 

[gtaboyz]

I’ve wondered about my starter. A couple of times over the past couple of months, the truck as made an odd sound on start up. Like a generator sound or like a manual trans grinding gears. But it only lasts less than a sec. but the truck has always fired up. It’s very very sporadic and doesn’t matter if it’s cold or hot.

 

[gtaboyz]

Like I stated, my 2017 was not disengaging the starter upon start up and shut off, about 3 times in 30 days. Then one day no start. It was the starter, sounds like yours is doing the same. Be prepared for a tow when you least expect it.

 

[FordTechOne]

The truck is home and good to go I like the part where they say “and stud melted.” That didn’t sound good!

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The B+ attachment nut was most likely loose or corroded, which results in high resistance. High resistance generates heat, which would explain why the connection was melted at the starter.

Glad to hear it’s fixed.