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6foot4 again
11-08-2003, 03:27 AM
.....and my starter was smoking, and I can't figure out what it is. Does anyone know what it might be? It kept on running after I pulled the negative cable, then it shut off after 30 seconds. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

[ November 10, 2003, 02:02 PM: Message edited by: 6foot4 ]
6foot4 again
11-08-2003, 04:00 AM
PLEASE, I NEED THIS INFORMATION!! THIS IS MY DAILY DRIVER!!!!
Mondo Bat.
11-08-2003, 04:31 AM
Replace your starter silinoid (not spelled right)
6foot4 again
11-08-2003, 04:33 AM
the starter solenoid is on the passenger-side inner fenderwell?
Mondo Bat.
11-08-2003, 04:36 AM
Yepper, mine did that to, could also be your ignition switch... I hope not. Solenoids are cheap... Switches are difficult.
Mondo Bat.
11-08-2003, 04:37 AM
Also, I'm not sure where your solenoid is on your rig, (V8 Right?) thats where it is on the 6.
6foot4 again
11-08-2003, 04:37 AM
ok, I'll try to get out to my parts truck today then.....
Mondo Bat.
11-08-2003, 04:39 AM
Good luck my friend.
6foot4 again
11-08-2003, 04:40 AM
thanks, I'll TRY to borrow my friends' CRX ( no, it's NOT a ricer, it's his GRANDFATHER'S ) and get out there.
dnixon
11-08-2003, 06:47 AM
when mine wouldn't shut off i replaced the key ignition switch in the colomn. You got to get some tools to take the colomn apart but the KEY ignition switch is fairly cheap. You could try that if you key switch seams all messed up..
6foot4 again
11-08-2003, 07:00 AM
I COULD get bot the solenoid AND the ignition setup off my parts vehicle if I need to......
6foot4 again
11-08-2003, 04:13 PM
waiting to install in the morning, as soon as it stops raining ( NOT in shop )
janie
11-09-2003, 12:21 AM
6, mine did the same thing. Replaced the starter solonoid and the ignition, since it was boogered up anyway.

No more problems.

Janie

79 J-10 "Peso"
360 TH400
Rust...going away
will e
11-09-2003, 12:29 AM
was the motor running when you pulled the battery cable? I don't understand how the starter could have keep running for 30 seconds otherwise.
Gawdzilla.
11-09-2003, 05:32 AM
it's voodoo. remember that little truck on the hood of his old avatar? That's the voodoo doll. Someone must be mad at you 6 4.
6foot4 again
11-09-2003, 11:21 AM
ok, replaced the solenoid and it was fine until I pulled back in the driveway tonight, and it did it again. So, is it the ignition now? Or is there something else that I'm missing?
oldyellowwagoneer
11-09-2003, 01:07 PM
Check your wiring harness where it runs along the engine. It's possible the wire from the alternator and/or the main feed wire from the solenoid to the fusebox has melted by the solenoid activation wire in there. this would explain why it was able to start on its own and why it,s intermittent(you moved the wires when you replaced the solenoid and when you pulled into the driveway they touched again. Dennis
6foot4 again
11-09-2003, 05:26 PM
I found a temporary replacement for my ignition out of a CJ, it works, but backwards & NO LOCKING WHEEL!!!! I need to get 20 dollars & go down to Napa & get one, my parts truck one is RUSTED beyond all recognition.
6foot4 again
11-10-2003, 07:03 AM
Great Googley MoogleyGreat Googley MoogleyGreat Googley Moogley is wrong NOW? The solenoid is buzzing, & the starter is not spinning. I want to beat the hell out of something, I'm so pissed, & I have no money to buy a gotGreat Googley MoogleyGreat Googley MoogleyGreat Googley MoogleyGreat Googley Moogley thing right now. AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Gawdzilla.
11-10-2003, 07:16 AM
did you try what sctgrl suggested? Makes the most sense to me.
andy d
11-10-2003, 11:23 AM
sounds like previous adventures let all the smoke out of the starter. grab starter out of parts rig. they are pretty easy to r/r