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thebinks · 01-13-2017, 05:52 PM

My son 98 firebirds starter spins as if you were turning key but key is off , it happens when I hook up battery so I took starter off and it stops so I ground starter and it spins again with key off , it does nothing when I try the key , the car just stopped on him last week , i change starters because the other starter was smoked , sorry if this is wrong place to post but I need help thanks

charles71 · 01-13-2017, 06:23 PM

Have you checked the ignition switch? not the key and tumbler but the electronic part. Had a 96 SS that did the same thing to me. Metal contacts inside a plastic case. plastic melted and the contacts moved and engaged the starter. Damn near caught the car on fire. melted the battery terminals and cables

thebinks · 01-13-2017, 07:00 PM

No I haven't but I will tomorrow thanks

frankzlt1 · 01-13-2017, 07:03 PM

Also check to make sure the solenoid isn't stuck closed on the starter.

Bradley · 01-15-2017, 11:29 PM

Have the starter tested at a local auto parts store.

King Nothing · 01-17-2017, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Bradley

Have the starter tested at a local auto parts store.

Or use the screwdriver method to test it?

Blubird68 · 01-19-2017, 11:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bradley

Have the starter tested at a local auto parts store.

yeah i had the same issue with my 93 some years back, got a starter from autozone and when i shut the car off the starter would keep spinning, had to disconnect battery for it to shut off. ended up burning my wiring a week later. stay away from re-manufactured starters for sure

01-13-2017, 05:52 PM	#1
thebinks Drives: 2010 ssrs Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: ohio Posts: 11	Need Help ! My son 98 firebirds starter spins as if you were turning key but key is off , it happens when I hook up battery so I took starter off and it stops so I ground starter and it spins again with key off , it does nothing when I try the key , the car just stopped on him last week , i change starters because the other starter was smoked , sorry if this is wrong place to post but I need help thanks

01-13-2017, 06:23 PM	#2
charles71 Drives: 2011 Camaro SS Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Southern Maryland Posts: 110 View My Garage	Have you checked the ignition switch? not the key and tumbler but the electronic part. Had a 96 SS that did the same thing to me. Metal contacts inside a plastic case. plastic melted and the contacts moved and engaged the starter. Damn near caught the car on fire. melted the battery terminals and cables __________________ Livernois Stage II Heads & Cam, LS7 Lifters, Ported Intake & Throttle Body, Rotofab CAI, BBK High Flow Fuel Rail @ Guage, Eaton Tru Trac Posi with 3.91 gears, 1000 HP Axels, Kooks Long tubes & full Corsa Exhaust, GM Hurst Short Throw Shifter, Mcleod RXT Twin Disc, Vitesse Throttle Controller, 1.5" Lowering Springs, Strut Tower Brace, SLP 25% Underdrive Pulley, Apex reservoir relocation kit and air scoop.

01-15-2017, 11:29 PM	#5
Bradley Gray Eagle Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS IBM, 1994 Camaro Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Sierra Vista, AZ Posts: 331 View My Garage	Have the starter tested at a local auto parts store. __________________ Ordered - 14 Aug 2009 Born - 4 Nov 2009 Delivered - 17 Dec 2009

01-13-2017, 07:00 PM	#3
thebinks Drives: 2010 ssrs Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: ohio Posts: 11	No I haven't but I will tomorrow thanks

01-13-2017, 07:03 PM	#4
frankzlt1 Drives: 1996 ss camaro #1762 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Beacon Falls Ct Posts: 78	Also check to make sure the solenoid isn't stuck closed on the starter.