Help where can i get i shut down sloeniod for a 1998 ctd 12 valve??? It went out the other day and cant seem to find one locally, Please help me out or what can i do to fix it thanks

 

Larry B's has them for $229 here:

http://www.fostertruck.com/dodge/default.htm

You can also get them at www.Genosgarage.com

Are you sure its not a fusible link or relay? Check Larry B's site for troublshooting hints and schematics. I cleaned the plunger and bore on mine and lubed it with silicone spray and it fixed mine. Then the relay went and that fixed it recently.

Dave

 

DON'T REPLACE THE SOLENOID!!!
Likely nothing is wrong with it unless it is very visibly burned up on the outside.
The solenoid is probably the most needlessly replaced item on a 12 valve, expensive too. The solenoid is a very simple, sturdy device that will easily last the life of the truck. It either works or it doesn't, there is no such thing as one getting weak.
The problem is almost always a corroded blue wire from the driver's side battery or a bad relay on the firewall. The rubber boot that protects the solenoid can fall apart allowing gunk and rust to bind the solenoid, clean it up and replace the boot.
Relay and boot are availible for a good price here http://www.fostertruck.com/dodge/default.htm

 

oh ok yea ill check out the realy and wire after school once i get home thanks alot man