Recently my starter would continue to run after the key has been turned off. I replaced both the starter and the fender mounted solenoid/relay. It did it again yesterday which resulted in me having to disconnect the cable at the solenoid that runs to the starter because the solenoid started to smoke a bit and the cable to the starter and the negative battery cable were getting very hot. Push started the car then proceeded to drive home but now the motor won't rev past 4k.
Checked with meter:
Solenoid lead to starter reads negative with small top post lead disconnected.
Small lead reads 12v with key cranking but sometimes shows 2-3v with the key off. This isn't good. I know the ignition triggers this but is their another component that this circuit runs through that could also be giving me trouble? Do I have to change the actual ignition switch at the column that the key goes into or is there an electronic component in the column?
Would the TFI have anything to do with this?
Any info or stories would be helpful.
Checked with meter:
Solenoid lead to starter reads negative with small top post lead disconnected.
Small lead reads 12v with key cranking but sometimes shows 2-3v with the key off. This isn't good. I know the ignition triggers this but is their another component that this circuit runs through that could also be giving me trouble? Do I have to change the actual ignition switch at the column that the key goes into or is there an electronic component in the column?
Would the TFI have anything to do with this?
Any info or stories would be helpful.