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I have a starter motor that wont stop
Posted: Thu Aug 21, 2008 8:06 am
by philb
Hi everyone
Turned key to start engine, starter motor starts wirring, fans turning, but engine doesn't start and starter motor continues to run even without the key in the ignition.
This happened yesterday and starter stopped, tried again and worked fine. This morning however the starter continued to run and there was steam / smoke coming off the battery +ve.
Eventually (2 -3 mins) the starter ground to a halt. Any ideas?
Thanks
Phil
Posted: Thu Aug 21, 2008 8:17 am
by kennatt
sounds like the solenoid is sticking,if you don't already know it is simply a switch when you turn the ignition it powers the solenoid and alows a direct power link from the battery to the starter.If it happens again you Must disconnect the battery terminal(either earth or live)it will burn out the starter or worse cause a fire risk in the wiring harness.Sometimes a good spray with wd40 can free up the solenoid. Good luck
Posted: Thu Aug 21, 2008 9:08 am
by philb
can this happen if it gets wet?
Posted: Thu Aug 21, 2008 10:11 am
by philb
I've sprayed everything with WD40. The solenoid was very wet!
Unfortunately the battery is as flat as a pancake so I've got it on charge.
Posted: Thu Aug 21, 2008 11:30 pm
by bmcecosse
It could be ignition switch sticking/failed ! Solenoids are very reliable.
Posted: Fri Aug 22, 2008 2:25 pm
by newagetraveller
You can eliminate the ignition switch by pushing the button underneath the starter solenoid to activate it.
I would also try removing the rubber covers from the two thick wires going to the connections on the top of the starter solenoid and try shorting them together with a large screwdriver or similar which will eliminate the solenoid.
However any sparks produced by this process can cause an explosion especially if you have recently been charging up the battery so take care.
Posted: Fri Aug 22, 2008 2:59 pm
by bigginger
newagetraveller wrote:You can eliminate the ignition switch by pushing the button underneath the starter solenoid to activate it
If it has one - not all do.
Posted: Fri Aug 22, 2008 4:51 pm
by aupickup
i have 3 that wont go !!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted: Fri Aug 22, 2008 10:09 pm
by les
i have 3 that wont go !!!!!!!!!!!!
sentimental value?
Posted: Fri Aug 22, 2008 10:13 pm
by bigginger
Baffled me with that one too ;)
Posted: Fri Aug 22, 2008 10:19 pm
by aupickup
yep they just wont go
tried leaving them but they all returned back to my garage
oh well will give them more pocket money
Posted: Fri Aug 22, 2008 10:20 pm
by bigginger
Enjoying your Friday night, then?
Posted: Fri Aug 22, 2008 10:30 pm
by aupickup
Posted: Fri Aug 22, 2008 10:35 pm
by les
Lets crack open another!
