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Old 12-04-2007, 12:04 PM
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I just replaced the damn starter on my 93 about two weeks ago and now everytime I go to start it the starter keeps spinning on the flywheel even when I turn it off and pull out the key. What the hell is going on!! I dont wanna replace a flywheel so HELP!!!
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Old 12-04-2007, 12:41 PM
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Double check the wiring on your solenoids.

I believe solenoids can stick maybe thats your problem.

I know, not much help, sorry...
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Old 12-04-2007, 12:42 PM
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Are u sure the starter is good? I had the same problem after having my starter replaced last year.... end up having to pull off the battery terminal to get the starter to stop.

But it ended up being a faulty starter. Have it tested.
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Old 12-04-2007, 05:21 PM
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Sounds like your solenoid is bad. I've had the same problem, i had to disconnect battery to stop it.
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Old 12-04-2007, 06:46 PM
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sounds like what they are saying .have the starter rebench tested... and check and make sure when u put the cables on u didnt have the main cable touching the other Small starter terminal on the sol.
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Old 12-05-2007, 12:58 AM
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it is ur solanoid go get a new one for 10 bucks.
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Old 12-05-2007, 01:29 AM
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ORIGINAL: kdsmppt

it is ur solanoid go get a new one for 10 bucks.
Before condeming a part and slapping a new part on you need to verify it's integrity via proper troubleshooting.......if you feel it is a selonoid then place your test light on the wire from the hot in crank side of the seloniod to the starter and if it lights up it means the selonoid windings are still held in either through a faulty selonoid or it is still recieving a signal from the ignition switch to be held in....if the test light doesn't light when the problem is occuring then you probably have a faulty bendix in the starter...which if you bought a reman starter.. that would be my first guess. as I've seen that many times
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