roland rat 11 Posted April 23, 2006 hi guys changed what i though was a dodgy starter motor yesterday morning and when i started the car the starter motor stays on!!anybody had this problem before?its being ruining my weekend!! please help someone Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M@tt 77 Posted April 23, 2006 is the one you've replaced it with a new starter or another 2nd hand one? reason being is same happened to me last weekend, the solenoid stuck therefore engaging the starter and despite turning off the ignition the starter kept going , que lots of smoke and burning smells. brand new starter fixed it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jack biscuit 0 Posted April 23, 2006 (edited) engage first gear, do not start engine.. walk to the front of your car, rock it backwards and forwards. it will free up.. sorry.. electrical fault? Edited April 23, 2006 by jack biscuit Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
roland rat 11 Posted April 23, 2006 (edited) its a new brand new starter motor.when ever i turn it over it starts but then wont stop.its not the starter motor cos its the second new motor in as many days!!this prob is starting to hurt my head,lol forgot to mention think it might be a dodgy earth or ignition barrel Edited April 23, 2006 by roland rat Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
j_turnell 137 3 Cars Posted April 23, 2006 If its not disengaging then it probably is ignition barrel related as it means the solinoid is still getting power when it shouldnt as its a switched live. Try a different ignition barrel. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
roland rat 11 Posted April 24, 2006 just an update its sorted!wasnt the starter motor or the ignition switch was a dodgy immoboliser.it was supplying the starter with 12 volts all the time! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
