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M1008 Starter runs without key on.

Camolad

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Good morning all.
As soon as the batteries are online the starter powers on. After troubleshooting, I found constant power to the under dash ignition solenoid. Is there anything else in the ignition circuit other than the Key switch itself?
 

cucvrus

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The under dash relay is stuck. It needs replaced. Often a result of ecssevive cranking with low amperage batteries. Get a new relay that is compatible and fix the hard start condition,get
 

cucvrus

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OK. You could have a shimming issue with the starter or a starter stuck out in the ring gear. I would loosen the starter bolt's and see if the starter retracts. Without seeing it, it's a crap shoot. Good Luck. Disconnect the batteries before doing any starter work.
 
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