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Starter won't disengage!
Posted by David Griffin (more from David Griffin) on Tue, 13 Mar 2001 15:15:11
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My 1984 900S seems to have some sort of short circuit. The other day I turned the ignition key to the "Off" position, and the engine would not turn off. I moved the key back and forth and got the engine off, but then when I tried to start the car again the starter engaged, and wouldn't disengage. I had to disconnect the battery cable to get the starter to stop turning.
I put in a new ignition lock barrel and connected a different (used) switch, but the problem still occurs.
When I touch the battery cable clamp to the negative post, it sparks, and the solenoid "jumps" to engage the starter.
Could a bad starter cause this, or is there something under the barrel that could be shorting out?
Has anybody ever heard of this? Please help!
Posts in this Thread:
- Starter won't disengage!, David Griffin, Tue, 13 Mar 2001 15:15:11 <-- Viewing This Message
- Maybe a simple diagnostic before progressing to more involved one, Shane, Tue, 13 Mar 2001 21:15:06
- Re: Starter won't disengage!, James T., Tue, 13 Mar 2001 18:14:19
- Also ..., RS
, Tue, 13 Mar 2001 16:32:26 - Re: Starter won't disengage!, Aaron Govatos, Tue, 13 Mar 2001 16:15:41
- Re: Starter won't disengage!, David Griffin, Mon, 24 Mar 2003 15:05:36
- Aaron, I have a couple nice 85 harnesses, GregD, Tue, 13 Mar 2001 22:30:31
- Aaron,, GregD, Tue, 13 Mar 2001 22:29:16
- Aaron,, GregD, Tue, 13 Mar 2001 22:29:15
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