[Rickrahe]

I replaced the battery and I still have the issue. It hasn't stranded me but it will give me the click and a brief turn and then after shutting it off and waiting a few seconds it will then start. When it starts it behaves normally. Could this be a solenoid or starter going bad?

 

[pkomorowski]

My first guess would be the battery or battery connection.

Second guess would be a starter issue.

Might be that ignition isn't detecting the key signal, but if you're hearing a click then I doubt it

 

[Rickrahe]

I replaced the battery and I still have the issue. It hasn't stranded me but it will give me the click and a brief turn and then after shutting it off and waiting a few seconds it will then start. When it starts it behaves normally. Could this be a solenoid or starter going bad?

After my initial post the issue reared its head after 8 months and this time it only clicks, no start doesn’t engage at all. Just a click. Tried taking the battery hone and charged it, but still just a click. Solenoid or starter?

 

[NoExpert]

I’d say solenoid, but since it’s part of the starter I can’t say it really matters much. If you can get access, whack it with a hammer and see if it starts.

 

[Rickrahe]

I’d say solenoid, but since it’s part of the starter I can’t say it really matters much. If you can get access, whack it with a hammer and see if it starts.

Yep. Called the tow truck, taking it home and replacing the starter. Ordered from rock auto. I'll update then...

 

[NoExpert]

If it’s anything like the 2.7 TDV6 diesels, get ready to use a lot of swear words.

 

[Rickrahe]

I’d say solenoid, but since it’s part of the starter I can’t say it really matters much. If you can get access, whack it with a hammer and see if it starts.

Yep,hammer treatment was still no bueno...
Taking starter out, new one will be here on Monday...

 

[Rickrahe]

I received my starter and changed it out. No more starter issues. I bought a remanufactured one from Rock auto. $97 to my door, sent the bad one back, and got $44 core refund. $57 dollars after shipping and everything in. I did have to buy a swivel to get the power cable off.
2+ hours of swearing but it’s done…
thanks for the information all!