Clicking sound when starting truck, but eventually starts.

I have a DD13 and it's not really a click it's like a thud thud thud, been doing it for a few year's now. Had starter checked and was fine, of course it never did it when being checked.

 

I click when I'm first trying to get started too.

But sounds like the starter relay clicking. On that truck, it's probably mounted onto the starter solenoid.

That doesn't mean the relay is the issue, it needs diagnosed, but that's probably what you're hearing

 

In the "olde" days, give 'er a rap with a hammer. Today, that would probably get you time in Alcatraz.

 

Are you turning the key to the on position for several seconds and then to the start position, or straight to the start position?

 

Turn the key to the ON position, count to ten then start it.

 

First, check/CLEAN all the grounds, especially those going to the engine from the battery or frame.

Then if this doesn't fix it, replace the starter and the Magnetic starter switch.

 

Not helpful… but reminded me of this..

hope you figure it out…

 

Sounds like the starter solenoid is on it's way out but this is impossible to correctly diagnose over the internet. Could be wiring, corrosion, the switch etc etc.