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| 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, 01:55 PM
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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 
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On second look, I think it's just a trick of the perspective, light, etc.
Just unplug the red wire from the top connector for the moment and then hook up the battery again. It's a super easy test, and if the starter still engages, then you know that the solenoid has taken a big dump. |
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| klikkid3 |
Aug 30 2008, 02:24 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 |
QUOTE(RoadGlue @ Aug 30 2008, 12:55 PM)  On second look, I think it's just a trick of the perspective, light, etc. Just unplug the red wire from the top connector for the moment and then hook up the battery again. It's a super easy test, and if the starter still engages, then you know that the solenoid has taken a big dump. Ok it doesnt turn over when the red wire is taken off, I am predicting that the new starter switch shorted and melted and the yellow wire also melted somewhere in between and is shorting on metal which is causing the starter to engage. Is it possible to attach a new yellow wire and pull it all the way through the car to the ignition? |
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| ArtechnikA |
Aug 30 2008, 06:35 PM
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rich herzog Group: Members Posts: 7,390 Joined: 4-April 03 From: Salted Roads, PA Member No.: 513 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(klikkid3 @ Aug 30 2008, 04:24 PM) I am predicting that the ...yellow wire also melted somewhere in between and is shorting on metal which is causing the starter to engage. The yellow wire is power. if it is shorting to ground, not only will the starter not be engaging, but you'll be able to find the location by the thick clouds of acrid smoke. So it ain't that. I suppose it is marginally possible that it is somehow connected (fused/melted) to the Big Red wire, but I am skeptical about that... |
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klikkid3 HELP Car waiting for tow, problem diagnosis. Aug 27 2008, 01:22 PM
Bartlett 914
So I recently get done with my front bearing proj... Aug 27 2008, 01:28 PM
orange914
Pull the yellow wire off the solenoid. If this fi... Aug 27 2008, 04:49 PM klikkid3
Pull the yellow wire off the solenoid. If this f... Aug 29 2008, 07:45 PM orange914
[quote name='orange914' post='1072245' date='Aug ... Aug 29 2008, 09:31 PM r_towle starter relay could be shot.
I agree, unplug the ... Aug 27 2008, 03:44 PM jsayre914 probably the ignition switch, 20 min fix.
even if... Aug 27 2008, 03:53 PM klikkid3 I made sure to pull over and disconnect the batter... Aug 27 2008, 04:01 PM jsayre914
I made sure to pull over and disconnect the batte... Aug 27 2008, 06:10 PM vsg914 Switch is stuck in the on position. replace it. Aug 27 2008, 07:08 PM klikkid3 I will give it a try tonight, cant imagine what th... Aug 28 2008, 04:14 PM t collins That one is easy, remove the nut form inside the e... Aug 29 2008, 07:56 PM klikkid3 Well its not the starter :confused: , new ones is... Aug 29 2008, 09:41 PM r_towle Look under the passenger seat and tell us if you h... Aug 29 2008, 09:49 PM klikkid3
Look under the passenger seat and tell us if you ... Aug 29 2008, 09:58 PM r_towle its always the cheap ass plastic part that leaves ... Aug 29 2008, 10:00 PM klikkid3 Rich, I read earlier on this post to keep the key ... Aug 29 2008, 10:42 PM klikkid3
Rich, I read earlier on this post to keep the key... Aug 29 2008, 11:03 PM klikkid3
Rich, I read earlier on this post to keep the ke... Aug 29 2008, 11:10 PM r_towle you have issues.
First, the switch may be screwed... Aug 29 2008, 11:27 PM klikkid3 Ok so I found the tiny screw on the side to get th... Aug 30 2008, 01:31 AM RoadGlue Thankfully the switch is a $10 part (or less)... Aug 30 2008, 02:27 AM r_towle Now you see why I called it a cheap ass plastic pa... Aug 30 2008, 12:10 PM klikkid3 I havent picked up the new switch yet, the website... Aug 30 2008, 01:48 PM ws91420
I havent picked up the new switch yet, the websit... Aug 30 2008, 08:55 PM RoadGlue The photo makes it look like the red wire isn... Aug 30 2008, 01:52 PM klikkid3
I am predicting that the ...yellow wire also mel... Aug 30 2008, 06:41 PM ArtechnikA
...I have 18 volts at the red wire attached to th... Aug 30 2008, 07:02 PM klikkid3 Well new starter switch is in and same result, sta... Aug 30 2008, 06:15 PM klikkid3 I agree, here is the latest, the yellow wire is fi... Aug 30 2008, 07:54 PM orange914
I agree, here is the latest, the yellow wire is f... Aug 30 2008, 08:56 PM markb Yup, it sounds like somebody added the red wire. I... Aug 30 2008, 10:36 PM orange914
Yup, it sounds like somebody added the red wire. ... Aug 30 2008, 11:18 PM klikkid3 :agree: You guys nailed it, I have left the red wi... Aug 31 2008, 03:09 PM r_towle Your surge protector has melted inside and is now ... Aug 31 2008, 03:50 PM orange914
Your surge protector has melted inside and is now... Aug 31 2008, 08:52 PM |
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