How can I tell if my starter motor is still running?
How can I tell if my starter motor is still running? If the starter solenoid sticks, the starter will stay running until it unsticks, or until the battery is disconnected. Unplug the small wire from the starter solenoid, and use a test light to check it for power when the key is turned to start and then released to run position. What causes a car starter to keep running? If not, then replace the solenoid, and check the battery cables and clean the connections where they connect to battery, solenoid, engine and starter. Excessive current flow causes heat in the...