What causes a starter to stay running?
What causes a starter to stay running?
So, if your starter keep running, the problem could be stuck starter relay contacts, a continuous ground on the starter relay control coil, or a binding ignition lock cylinder that keeps the actually ignition switch in the START position. If the problem persists, it’s not a stuck relay.
Why does my car starter keep running when I Turn Off the key?
If that switch doesn’t disengage when you let off the key and go to run or off position, your starter motor will run til the cows come home, or at least till the batt goes dead or the starter burns up as these motors are made for strictly intermittent use. This is because if the switch is stuck the starter drive stays engaged also.
What happens when you stop pressing the starter button?
Starter stays on after engine started. When you start your engine and release the key or stop pressing the starter button on a modern vehicle, the circuit is supposed to close, which will discontinue power to the starter motor.
When do you turn the key to start a car?
The slip fit wire on the starter relay should have 12 volts on it only when you turn the key to start and the trans is in Park or neutral Sounds like the solenoid is sticking. I’d try another one.
Why does my starter make a clicking sound when I turn the key?
Clicking sound coming from the starter. The relay is an all or nothing device, meaning that it either sends the full electrical current or sends nothing to the starter. However, there are some occasions when a damaged starter relay will cause the starter to make a clicking sound when you turn the key.
Why does my starter keep turning even when the key is off?
Trying to start on low voltage,ie low battery, jumper cables, will cause the starter solinoid contacts to weld themselves together thus causing the starter to keep running even with key off or motor running, charge the battery and change the solinoid.
The slip fit wire on the starter relay should have 12 volts on it only when you turn the key to start and the trans is in Park or neutral Sounds like the solenoid is sticking. I’d try another one.
How can I tell if my car starter is running?
Next check for ground at the starter relay control. The relay should only get ground from the PCM when the ignition switch is in the START position. If you find ground in the RUN position, check the ignition switch wiring for your year, model/engine the START wire is NOT hot while the switch is in the RUN position.
What happens when you discontinue power to the starter?
When you start the engine and release the key the circuit will, discontinue the power to the starting motor. If this stays on after the engine has started, the main contacts in the solenoid, have most likely failed. This will ultimately cause serious damage, to the whole starting system and the transmission flywheel.
