Starting/ Electrical issue

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Hey guys! Been a long time.... rough year and so on.... anyway, need to try and trouble shoot a starting/electrical issue.

Couple months ago the valet where I park at work told me my truck wouldn’t start.... never been a problem for me. Then I experienced it. I get in, put the key in, dash lights up like normal, but no crank, click, nothing.... this goes on for a few tries, then finally starts like normal. Will probably take it to a shop to get this one done.... but thought you guys may have a quick easy option to try first. We have had a lot of rain the past couple months so hard to tell.... but seems related to when it rains....

Some other info that may help... couple years ago, I had to repair some rust around the windshield. The shop did a s*** job and it leaked right down on the DS fuse/relay panel first big rain storm.. about 2 months went by and electronics died. Had another shop replace the fuse/ relay panel and reseal the windshield it has run great since. I am not seeing any sign of leaking there. However, after rain, I do get a damp smell. Still can’t find a leak though. Other thing, driving down the road my stereo will occasionally just shut down and restart... like it does when starting (after market pioneer app radio).

Thoughts?
 
Right off, it sounds like a poor ground contact.
 
Thanks Dan - where to start? At the starter or interior? F^%$!@g electrical gremlins..... I know the starter is buried... seems like lately every-time I turn around I am fixing something on this truck. Really having a love hate relationship with the truck.

So, ready to upgrade to a 200, but cost and fact Big T still isnt doing anything to improve the MPG's is making it a hard move... I want to get back to restoring the VW van....

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I finally figured out the handle after all these years: "mixin' drinks"

And the tax payers pay me to figure out quite complex crimes. :lol:
 
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