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Tiny
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The car starter engages by itself why is this happening?
Sunday, February 20th, 2011 AT 4:04 PM

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Tiny
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Could be the starter relay and the ignition switch
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Sunday, February 20th, 2011 AT 4:46 PM
Tiny
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Ive changed the ignition switch already. But where is the starter rely located? How do I know if it is bad in the process of looking at it?
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Sunday, February 20th, 2011 AT 4:58 PM
Tiny
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Follow the battery positive cable going to the starter motor it will take you to the starter relay-

Try banging on it when the starter continues to crank the engine over-could be sticking
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Sunday, February 20th, 2011 AT 5:16 PM
Tiny
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The battery cable positive goes to the starter soliniod is that it that is mounted to the firewall? If so that has been replaced too.
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Sunday, February 20th, 2011 AT 6:31 PM
Tiny
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Last place will be the ignition switch
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Sunday, February 20th, 2011 AT 6:34 PM
Tiny
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That is located underneath the steering column and is like a rectangle box that plugs in? If so that has been replaced to that is what is puzzling me.
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Sunday, February 20th, 2011 AT 6:37 PM
Tiny
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Is there anything else it could be?
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Sunday, February 20th, 2011 AT 6:57 PM

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