I WOULD HAZARD A GUESS AND SAY EITHER THE ELECTRICAL SWITCH ON THE ignition or the relay but i would go for the switch first sounds loke the contact has broke inside .Take the starter to a garage and they will say starter straight away to sell a new one ,somebody lives a sheltered life thats for sure
Find the starter solenoid near the battery. When the starter sticks on remove the small wire from the starter solenoid. If the starter stops the issue is in the ignition switch side of the circuit. If the starter continues to run with the small wire removed you have a bad solenoid.
You can also try tapping the solenoid with the handle end of a screwdriver. If the starter stops when you tap it, replace it.
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Spot on! The correct, and simple approach to isolation...Thumbs up
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STARTER RELAY BAD OR STARTER DRIVE PINION OVERRUNNING RETURN SPRING BROKE OR WEAKEN NOT ALLOWING DRIVE PINION TO RETRACT DISENGAGE.
Yes as suggested earlier , what is important is to find the circuit cut off point. You need to see if the key switch cuts off power to the solenoid or the solenoid HOLDS on by itself even after the power to it is cut off. This can happen when the solenoid is sparking within due to poor contact loss as it can stick ON due to a SPARK WELD on the contacts. So use a multimeter to check voltage on solenoid and if so replace.
Hello! Take the starter out or have someone remove it...Take it to an AutoZone or Advanced Auto and have it tested...This will more than likely cost you nothing and will eliminate it as a problem...If the starter test good the problem is the ignition switch and we will cross that bridge if needed...
To remove starter...Disconnect the battery...Jack up the front end...Turn wheels full right...You may have to remove two bolts retaining the steering idler arm...Remove wiring...Remove bolts retaining the starter...
Guru...Saailer
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Dave, I'm pretty sure power to the starter is upped by the remote solenoid on this year. If this is the case than the only time the starter has power to it is when the solenoid is engaged. This would be the old style single wire starter. The only way the starter could stay engaged is if the remote solenoid is engaged. We know the starter works, so unless I am thinking of the wrong starter than there is no need to pull the starter to have it checked!
You are correct....its a Ford and its on the passenger side fender...I'll change my solution...Still the easiest way to go and hold off on the ignition switch...God bless and thanks...Saailer dave
Spot on! The correct, and simple approach to isolation...Saailer
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Hi Tracy,
Sorry for tardy replied,
There are two things you need to check:
- ignition key. Is it back to ON position after engage START? I worry the the cables still connected even you've finished the starting process.
- Solenoid valve on starter motor. It stay feed HUGE power to your starter motor even you've been finished starting process.
Which problem is occur on your car?
Best Luck,
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any ideas on how to fix it???
Tracy: follow Jeremy W's solution...It is correct...You need not remove the starter as I had suggested earlier...The solenoid is where he has indicated and not on the starter
Guru...saailer
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