What causes a car starter to stay engaged?

What causes a car starter to stay engaged?

Automotive Technology degree. Verified. The starter solenoid is sticking, or there is a short to power on the small wire connected to the starter solenoid. The small wire should only be powered when the key is turned to the start position, but if it stays powered up in the run position, the starter will stay engaged.

How does the starter stay engaged after the igition key?

The starter motor stays engaged after the igition key It attaches to the small stud on the starter solenoid/relay: One other note: if you use a wire to connect power to the small stud (or a screwdriver can be held so it contacts the positive battery cable stud on the solenoid), the solenoid will engage the starter.

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What causes a starter to stick?

Excessive current flow causes heat in the solenoid, which can weld the contacts together and cause it to stick–constantly running the starter. Making sure the cable and connections are all good will help make sure that heat does not build up. A faulty starter can also cause excess current draw if it is binding.

Automotive Technology degree. Verified. The starter solenoid is sticking, or there is a short to power on the small wire connected to the starter solenoid. The small wire should only be powered when the key is turned to the start position, but if it stays powered up in the run position, the starter will stay engaged.

The starter motor stays engaged after the igition key It attaches to the small stud on the starter solenoid/relay: One other note: if you use a wire to connect power to the small stud (or a screwdriver can be held so it contacts the positive battery cable stud on the solenoid), the solenoid will engage the starter.

Why does my starter not disengage from the ignition switch?

You want to make sure that the power does not stay on once your ignition switch is released. This continuous power to the starter can cause it not to disengage. To make sure it’s not the solenoid; check the power on the posts behind the solenoid by testing the wire coming from the ignition switch, using a voltmeter. It should indicate zero.

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