starter continues to run
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Heel & Toe
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starter continues to run
1998 Conv. with 67,000 miles. When I try and start the car the starter continues to run even after I remove key. I just installed a new ignition switch and thought that would fix my problem. It didn't. Are there any componets other than the starter solenoid that can cause that condition?
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From: Anthony TX
CI 6,7,8,9,11 Vet
St. Jude Donor '08
Stater solenoid or the TDR is bad. You could also have a bad Theft Deterrent Relay. If it sticks closed, it will cause the starter to continue to run.. Its a $12.oo part
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Heel & Toe
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Bill, thanks. I have repaired the A/C readout, headlight gear & Ign. switch
with Info from this forum. I am still waiting for my manuals. Can you tell me the location of the TDR relay. I've only had this car for 2 weeks. The starter problem started about a week ago after a hard rain. If I wait a couple of minutes sometimes it starts normal. Would the TDR relay act like this. Is the starter hard to remove on a 1998 C5.
with Info from this forum. I am still waiting for my manuals. Can you tell me the location of the TDR relay. I've only had this car for 2 weeks. The starter problem started about a week ago after a hard rain. If I wait a couple of minutes sometimes it starts normal. Would the TDR relay act like this. Is the starter hard to remove on a 1998 C5.
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From: Anthony TX
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St. Jude Donor '08
TDR is in the passengers foot well on the fire wall above the BCM:
the TDR is the relay with FOUR wires. Red, purple, yellow and yellow black stripe
the TDR is the relay with FOUR wires. Red, purple, yellow and yellow black stripe
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Older starters could stick if they needed a shim. Not sure for your case though. Likely the relay or the solenoid sticking though. It starting this after a rain would point to the starter itself.
Peter
Peter
