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Most likely the solenoid or wiring depending on the vehicle. A starter needs 2 things to operate. A current to close the circuit in the solenoid (small wire/trigger wire) and a power source to turn the starter itself (large battery cable). Battery cable goes directly to the starter from the positive battery terminal with an on/off switch in between (solenoid). The trigger wire (small wire) controls the solenoid by closing the circuit when there is power supplied to the small wire. If there is no power at the small wire then the solenoid must be stuck in the closed position unless the large battery cables to the solenoid are connected incorrectly.
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What would cause an intermittent grinding noise from the starter when the car is idling and when changing gears?
if it is in fact the starter, it is probably engaging the flywheel. starter may be faulty.
Can a starter cause a car to stop running?
The starter itself.. that would be unlikely... but a wire connected to the starter could on some vehicles.
What would cause a power wire to burn from the starter to the battery?
why would my starter wire burn, going from starter to battery
Can a bad starter cause the car to stall while driving?
No. A bad starter would cause the car not to start.
What would cause gears to grind?
your clutch may not be fully engaging
What would cause jumper cable to melt when jumping battery after you stop cranking car it actually trys to crank by itself without turning key?
The starter relay or the internal starter relay solenoid contact is closed either by 12 volts still applied to the relay or starter or the contacts have welded themselves together. Welded together sounds good if the starter is shorted and that would cause the cables to overheat also.
What would cause 1990 V.W. cabriolett to spin starter but not start?
You need to replace the starter.
What would cause a starter to grind?
The starter is probably not aligned with the flywheel. The clearance between the starter and the ring gear needs to be checked.
What would cause starter to stay lockd in on position?
The starter relay (solenoid) points are melted together.
Your 94 Jeep Cherokee has no power going to the coil what would cause this?
bad starter or starter solenoid.
What would cause the starter to engage without the key when you hook up the battery?
Starter selenoid no good
What would cause a positive battery cable to burn up?
bad starter or bad connection to starter or bad ground on battery or starter
