I just can't figure it out. It's as if whatever closes the circuit inside of the starter solenoids is fusing with the other terminal because the starter just keeps turning over refusing to stop, even when the keys are completely removed from the ignition.
Several month ago, I burned up the first one along with my starter because I had no way to shut it off. I replaced both and ran pretty happily for about a month, and then in the last two weeks I've been through 4 more starter solenoids. After I had to just let the first starter burn up, I started carrying a 1/2" wrench so that I could disconnect the battery cable if need be. I've managed to avoid burning up my new starter, but I just can't figure out what's causing these solenoids to stick. After inspecting it, the cable running from the negative terminal of the solenoid to the starter seems to be in good working order both at its endpoints and along the cable - no rust or corrosion. The starter is brand new. I even replaced the ignition switch.
Does anyone know what my problem is?
Thanks,
Chris
Several month ago, I burned up the first one along with my starter because I had no way to shut it off. I replaced both and ran pretty happily for about a month, and then in the last two weeks I've been through 4 more starter solenoids. After I had to just let the first starter burn up, I started carrying a 1/2" wrench so that I could disconnect the battery cable if need be. I've managed to avoid burning up my new starter, but I just can't figure out what's causing these solenoids to stick. After inspecting it, the cable running from the negative terminal of the solenoid to the starter seems to be in good working order both at its endpoints and along the cable - no rust or corrosion. The starter is brand new. I even replaced the ignition switch.
Does anyone know what my problem is?
Thanks,
Chris