starter won't disingage

allons

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Re: starter won't disingage

As soon as I touch the battery with the cable it engages the starter, even after greasing the shaft. Key on or off same thing.
 

bruceb58

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Re: starter won't disingage

Ok...I will back off on what I thought was wrong then.
 

Todd157k

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Re: starter won't disingage

disconnect the big wires on the solenoid. (once again, write down/mark the wires or take a pic so you can put it back together). The one side will go directly to the battery (or alternator). The other side to the starter. See if there is continuity between the (now empty) posts of the solenoid.
If yes (without power) >> it's stuck and needs replacing
if no >> turn the ignition on and (little wires connected here) see if it "clicks".

MAKE SURE YOU DO NOT PUT THE HOT (12V) WIRE (NOW EXPOSED AND NOT HOOKED UP) ON / NEAR ANY MEATAL. YOU CAN ARC WELD WITH A BATTERY (ask me how I know :rolleyes: ) AND/OR BLOW IT UP
 
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