Starter problem........HELP

[jimzpsd]

I replaced starter w/a brand new (not reman) unit, After the third time of starting the engine the starter stayed running, even after the engine was turned off. Replaced it w/another unit, and the same thing is happening. I have to remove the cables from the batts. to turn it off, and even if I remove the wires from the solenoid (on pass. fender well), the starter is still running. Can someone tell me what is happening here?

Thanks,
Jim

[ammayernick]

Did you pull the smaller wire off the starter solenoid?

[jimzpsd]

No, just the larger one. Is it normal for the larger wire (at the starter)to have 12 volts to it w/the key off?

[ammayernick]

Yes, the larger wire goes directly to the battery. The smaller #10 ga wire goes to the starter solenoid on the firewall.

[jimzpsd]

So, are there any reasons as to why this is happening, or is it another defective starter?

[blageurt]

Starter Relay could be sticking . . .

[jimzpsd]

Originally Posted by blageurt

Starter Relay could be sticking . . .

If you are referring to the one on the inner fender, I had taken all the wires off of it, reattached one of the battery cables and the starter began spinning again.

[mgraveman]

Originally Posted by jimzpsd

If you are referring to the one on the inner fender, I had taken all the wires off of it, reattached one of the battery cables and the starter began spinning again.

Time for a new one - starter relay that is.

[ammayernick]

Starter solenoid is stuck if you don't have 12v going to it. Did you change starter with new solenoid attached?

[jimzpsd]

Originally Posted by mgraveman

Time for a new one - starter relay that is.

Are you talking about the unit on the inner fender, kind of looks like the GPR?

[jimzpsd]

Originally Posted by ammayernick

Starter solenoid is stuck if you don't have 12v going to it. Did you change starter with new solenoid attached?

The new starter already had a new solenoid attached, so even w/the sloenoid taken out of the picture, the started will still spin on its own?

[blageurt]

Yes the one that looks like the GPR . . .Its like 15 bucks . . .

[jimzpsd]

I'll install and keep you posted. thanks

[jimzpsd]

New solenoid installed and everything is ..............so far ..normal. FYI, NAPA P/N is ST-404.

[ammayernick]

Glad ya got it sorted out.