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> HELP Car waiting for tow, problem diagnosis., Starter issue?
klikkid3
post Aug 27 2008, 01:22 PM
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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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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
RoadGlue   On second look, I think it's just a trick of t...   Aug 30 2008, 01:55 PM
klikkid3   On second look, I think it's just a trick of ...   Aug 30 2008, 02:24 PM
ArtechnikA   I am predicting that the ...yellow wire also melt...   Aug 30 2008, 06:35 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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