Check you connections make sure there on the correct way.
You should locate and test the solenoid. Most have three connections. There is a large cable from the battery to the solenoid, from the solenoid to the starter and from the start switch to the solenoid. The power terminals to the battery and the starter are large and have large cables. The starter switch connection is much smaller. Turning the key to 'start' provides a low current voltage to the solenoid causing the solenoid relay to close and power from the battery cable to connect through to the starter. If that voltage is present then the solenoid or the wiring between the solenoid and battery or solenoid and starter is suspect. If that voltage is missing then the starter switch or solenoid feed line may have failed.
Discharged or bad battery Battery cables loose or corroded Defective Starter or starter solenoid Bad Neutral or safety switch
Starter solenoid is bad. I assume you mean engine turning over, not starting, but continuing to turn over after key is released. Disconnect battery cable from post, then replace starter solenoid.
there is no relay for the starter. there is a solenoid (switch) and ignition switch. the solenoid is part of the starter (small cylindrical shape above starter housing. the solenoid has the battery and ignition connections). and the ignition switch is where the car-key goes. you need at least 8v from the ignition to the solenoid for the starter to operate. use a multimeter. otherwise check your starter - battery connections. otherwise replace the starter. otherwise, take off the starter and inspect inside the starter housing. if the starter is clicking but not turning the engine the starter teeth aren't engaging with the teeth on the flywheel. get a manual to the car here: http://www.germanautoparts.com/Books/Volkswagen
it's easy to check the solenoid, put a screw driver across the large nut & the smaller one, and if the starter engages it's the solenoid .make sure the vehicle is in park, or the e- brake is on. ( with key on)
Yes, a faulty starter solenoid can prevent a vehicle from starting. The solenoid acts as a relay that connects the battery to the starter motor; if it fails, the starter may not engage, resulting in a no-start condition. Symptoms can include clicking sounds when turning the key or complete silence, indicating that the electrical connection is not being made.
To wire a starter in a 1985 Chevy 305 pickup, first disconnect the battery to ensure safety. Connect the positive battery cable to the starter solenoid terminal marked "B" or "BAT." Attach the smaller wire, usually a purple wire, to the solenoid terminal marked "S," which activates the starter when the ignition key is turned. Finally, reconnect the battery and test the starter by turning the ignition key.
try the neutral safety switch on lower sreering column
Do lights come on when turning ignition on? If so, then you have a bad starter/solenoid/relay. If not then, you may have a bad battery or connection or ground.
Could be: Seized engine Weak battery loose or corroded battery cables Bad starter solenoid Bad starter Bad neutral or clutch safety switch
Could ba a bad starter solenoid - not releasing causing starter to over heat
make sure battery cables are tight