Intermittent Starting Problems

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(1/9/01) THANKS TO ALL FOR SUGGESTIONS. THE PROBLEM WAS FRIED SOLENOID CONTACTS. REPAIRED FOR $50 (INCLUDING LOCALLY PURCHASED KIT). NEEDED A 12 POINT 10 MM SOCKET TO REMOVE 3 MOUNTING BOLTS. BE SURE YOU HAVE ONE!

300 miles from home, my 94 with 178k responded with a single “click” when I tried to start it in the morning. Another turn of the key and the same thing. On the third try, it started right up.
I went to the nearest Dodge dealer and had it checked. No problems were found in the starter circuit. The batteries were checked and the all connections cleaned and a new clamp installed. No problems for a couple of weeks. Then, every now and the, the same thing. Last Saturday, on the third attempt, it stared, but I heard a weird “tinny” sound and the starter spun momentarily (not engaged).I turned the ignition switch off, BUT NOTHING HAPPENED--engine continued to run. A few more on-off twists and she quit, then started normally.
Back home, I took the truck to my home dealer, but, of course, it performed like it just rolled off the showroom floor and the dealer would (somewhat understandably) not touch it.
I am scheduled for an out of state trip next month and would like to have the problem remedied. Right now I can think of the ignition switch, or the starter relay as possible culprits. Can anyone help?

Thanks,

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94 Ram 2500 automatic. Banks Git Kit and air filter. Lock-out switch and TST shift kit. Lost kitty.178,000 and Truckin!

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