car starting issue

[Freshagen]

So this issue is a little different than the usual "car starting" threads.. My issue is actually backwards.

yesterday, I finished getting gas, and went to start my car. the car started fine, but i could hear a noise that sounded like static in my engine (my starter was still going) I removed my key from the ignition, and the car began to crank as if i was trying to start the car. so I ran out and un plugged the battery and it all stopped..

As soon as i connect my battery the car's starter begins turning over the engine. I can start my car if i put the key to the run position and walk over to the battery and connect it. pushing the clutch in is completely unnecessary. But if the key is out of the ignition or not in the run position, the engine will just continue to crank over until the battery is disconnected.

I unplugged the ground connection from the starter, and upon connecting the battery the starter still cranks the engine over..

the issue really came out of no where.. car was starting running fine ever since i've had it.. and just out of the blue, the issue arose. i checked all the fuses, and every thing was good...


I was thinking it might either be the ignition or the starter...

All the help is appreciated guys! thanks

[wrichards2005]

I would say its probably an ignition switch, but if you don't have to press the clutch pedal at all, thats not the problem.

If theres a relay that is on the same circuit as the starter, that could be it. I don't have a wiring diagram so I wouldn't be able to tell ya.

[Freshagen]

That's a good thought. Any other thoughts on what it'll take to get her back on the road? :/ I miss her

[jas_r34]

I think Your starter solnoide is shot. Try getting a new starter.
And dont drive your car like that, the starter can overheat and catch fire

[Freshagen]

Does it matter that the starter still goes without the key in the ignition or runs without the ground wire connected?

[wrichards2005]

Wait, the starter runs without the ground wire connected?

[wed3k]

it might mean that the starter solenoid is getting ground from something. (probably the case)

[Freshagen]

yea it goes without the ground wire connected, and i was thinking that same thing Wedek. Should I try replacing the ignition or the starter first?

[alkoholikwun]

do any previous mods/tune before this problem occurred, or did it just happen one random day.

[Freshagen]

do any previous mods/tune before this problem occurred, or did it just happen one random day.

it happened randomly..