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Took it apart, new contacts, etc, cleaned, reassemble, works fine now.
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Have the Battery thoroughly tested, A low voltage will cause a "high amperage" that can weld the contacts together..( Ohm's Law )
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I had to disconnect my battery to get the starter motor to turn off.
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I don't know if there is a solenoid-repair-kit or something like that.
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I figure ill change my ignition switch as well while I'm working on the car.
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Interesting, ill change the switch and starter relay first before since those are quicker/simple and see if that does the trick before I do the starter since having to take the plenum apart etc is a bit of a pain.
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Having an issue with my 99 996. Car failed to start today but the starter motor kept going, even when i pulled the key out of the ignition. My ignition switch has shown no sign of failing and has been working well - key is smooth to turn and radio/accessories shut off when i pull the key out. I had to disconnect my battery to get the starter motor to turn off. Is the culprit a bad/failed started solenoid necessitating a new starter? I figure ill change my ignition switch as well while I'm working on the car. The car did this once before a few weeks ago but the starter shut off after a few seconds and i was able to start the car and it has been starting fine since - until today.
Starter motor is a smooth whirr - do not suspect that my flywheel teeth have broken off.
If i do buy a starter - do i get the bosch OE or the SEG? Both are available on FCP euro and similarly priced.
Thanks!
That sounds more like a sticking starter solenoid than the ignition switch, especially since the starter kept spinning even after the key was removed. I'd still replace the ignition switch while you're in there since they're inexpensive and known to fail, but I'd be looking at the starter first. I'd go with the Bosch unit if the price is about the same. It's the OE supplier and I've had good luck with them.
Yeah sounds like the starter solenoid contacts stuck together ......
Have the Battery thoroughly tested, A low voltage will cause a "high amperage" that can weld the contacts together..( Ohm's Law )
Get the Bosch starter..
Only get a brand new Bosch starter. Not re-man. I went cheap and got a Bosch re-man. Within a year the entire bendix broke. You can get a new Bosch starter on Amazon.
Agree ^^^^^ 996 Bosch Starter: Bosch number SR0808N,is new. SR0808X is rebuilt, not recommended. Only get NEW.
I have also read that "New" Bosch is also the best rule for an alternator, but get the larger version. Upgrade to the 997 alternator with 150 amps. and direct fit. 997 Alternator AL0815N, BOSCH AL0815N Original Equipment. Never get a Re-Man, only NEW. (has letter N as last digit).
Both are on Amazon and others. I don't know if there is a solenoid-repair-kit or something like that. $Runner had a bad no-start issue, sporadic, got the $18 Solenoid kit. Took it apart, new contacts, etc, cleaned, reassemble, works fine now. Much less cost than a new starter.
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Interesting, ill change the switch and starter relay first before since those are quicker/simple and see if that does the trick before I do the starter since having to take the plenum apart etc is a bit of a pain. Ordered a new starter anyway, can always return it if I dont need it.
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