Why does my starter keep running after I Disconnect the ignition?
If the Starter continues to Run ( or Crank ), after releasing the Ignition Switch, then the Fender Solenoid or Ignition Switch is the problem. So if you disconnect the Small wire & the Starter continues to Run, Replace the Fender Solenoid.
What to do if your car starter is not working?
Consider correcting the leak and replacing the starter, before a malfunction occurs. The solenoid transmits electrical current from the battery to the starting motor. When you turn the key in your vehicle’s ignition it; pushes the starter drive into the flywheel, to allow cranking. Without the solenoid, the starter will not work.
Why is my key stuck in the ignition?
If the key is stuck in the start position, this is a ignition lock cylinder issue and the reason the starter continues to turn the motor over. If the starter is turning but the motor is not, then the starter is likely the problem.
When do I need to replace my starter motor?
So, if this happens the starting motor will have to be replaced. The most common problem with a starting motor is, when you turn your key and nothing happens. A solenoid or motor that has burned out or electrical issues, may cause this as well. Furthermore, a dead battery can cause the same problem.
If the Starter continues to Run ( or Crank ), after releasing the Ignition Switch, then the Fender Solenoid or Ignition Switch is the problem. So if you disconnect the Small wire & the Starter continues to Run, Replace the Fender Solenoid.
What to do if your car starter won’t quit?
If I turn the key to the off position, the engine will stop firing but the starter keeps working. Even more alarmingly, I can completely remove the key from the ignition switch and the starter keeps at it. By frantically re-inserting and turning the key a few times I can eventually get the starter to quit.
What should I do if my starter switch is running?
Ensure that your starter switch is clean and corrosion free, open it up and have a look, if that’s good, we can elliminate it. Now what in your starter circuit could be acting as another switch, causing the starter to run? Again, you have some good guesses but you need to elliminate those as well until you find the culprit.
What causes a Toyota starter to keep spinning?
When the solenoid gets stuck the starter stays engaged and keeps spinning on its own, when that happens its drawing power directly from the battery not the ignition switch. I wouldnt say its common, but ive seen it happen more that a few times. Never seen an ignition switch go bad on a toyota to cause that problem.