Rob91
Registered User
Starter problem!
Since I bought the car last summer I have had the problem that now and then (maybe once a week) the starter refuses to stop when I have started the engine.
To try to make it stop, I usually turn the ignition on and off several times (while the starter is continuously running..) and I have even removed the key. Nothing seems to stop the starter from turning. In desperation I have also engaged 1st gear and let the clutch out (while holding the brakes) to make it stop –and it does- until I disengage the clutch…and at this time the alarm goes off.
Usually the starter stop by it self after 10-30 sec, but this morning it didn’t. While the starter was turning I got out of the car, opened the hood and pulled the ‘control current’ wire from the starter relay: no reaction, the starter was still turning but eventually stopped 10 sec later (it had now been running for about 2 min).
It usually happens when the engine is cold, but it has occurred a few times with the engine at (or close to) running temp. I replaced the starter relay 2-3 months ago, I felt it helped, but it didn’t eliminate the problem, and now it is as bad as it was before. I’m running out of ideas of what’s causing this. I’m thinking of replacing the wire between the starter and relay -would that help?
Any ideas? Help is greatly appreciated!!
Thanks,
Rob
Since I bought the car last summer I have had the problem that now and then (maybe once a week) the starter refuses to stop when I have started the engine.
To try to make it stop, I usually turn the ignition on and off several times (while the starter is continuously running..) and I have even removed the key. Nothing seems to stop the starter from turning. In desperation I have also engaged 1st gear and let the clutch out (while holding the brakes) to make it stop –and it does- until I disengage the clutch…and at this time the alarm goes off.
Usually the starter stop by it self after 10-30 sec, but this morning it didn’t. While the starter was turning I got out of the car, opened the hood and pulled the ‘control current’ wire from the starter relay: no reaction, the starter was still turning but eventually stopped 10 sec later (it had now been running for about 2 min).
It usually happens when the engine is cold, but it has occurred a few times with the engine at (or close to) running temp. I replaced the starter relay 2-3 months ago, I felt it helped, but it didn’t eliminate the problem, and now it is as bad as it was before. I’m running out of ideas of what’s causing this. I’m thinking of replacing the wire between the starter and relay -would that help?
Any ideas? Help is greatly appreciated!!
Thanks,
Rob