starter will not stop turning engine over even with no key in ignition.

1999 PLYMOUTH VOYAGER
201,000 MILES
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DADDYJK44
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I had problems intermittently with it not wanting to turn over unless I bumped it a few times then it would start and run normally. now the starter will not disengage even though I have turned the car off and taken out the key. To stop it I must disconnect the battery, but as soon as I reconnect the battery the starter begins to turn the engine over. I have removed the ignition fuse and starter relay to no avail.
Nov 22, 2011 at 7:40 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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it sounds like the starter solenoid has stuck. i would replace the starter motor.

Roy
Nov 22, 2011 at 7:41 PM
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