HELP Car waiting for tow, problem diagnosis., Starter issue? |
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HELP Car waiting for tow, problem diagnosis., Starter issue? |
klikkid3 |
Aug 27 2008, 01:22 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 111 Joined: 2-July 08 From: san bernardino Member No.: 9,242 Region Association: Southern California |
So I recently get done with my front bearing project and the car was running so smooth and nice (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) that I had that fear in the back of my mind about when it was all going to end. Well today I was coasting down mountain ave when the light changed so I down shifted into third, and it started. The starter is staying engaged with or without the key in. I pulled over and popped the lid and disconnected the negative terminal. Checked the wiring at the selenoid which looked normal, every time I reconnect the battery the starter engages and attempts to start the car. What do you all think? There is the obvious replace the starter but any other suggestions? I have a tow kit on it so I will try and get it home to take a closer look. Help!
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RoadGlue |
Aug 30 2008, 02:27 AM
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Sonoma County Gear Head Group: Admin Posts: 2,033 Joined: 8-January 03 From: Santa Rosa, CA Member No.: 108 Region Association: Northern California |
Thankfully the switch is a $10 part (or less) from Pelican. You'll definitely want to replace that. The bad news is that you have something else going on if the starter still turns over with the switch removed.
Remove the small wire from the starter solenoid and then try connecting the battery again. Does it still turn over then? |
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