1996 Dodge Caravan Hooked Booster Cables Touched Negative Post Started W O Key

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when I hooked booster cables up, as I touched the negative post it started w/o the key in the ignition. what would cause the?
Oct 23, 2012 at 2:30 PM
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Could be a stuck solenoid or starter bendix.
Oct 23, 2012 at 2:33 PM
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