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Ignition problem

Tiny
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I have a 2000 camaro ss and when I started it and shut it off the starter continued to crank even without the key in the ignition. It did not stop until I disconnected the battery.
Wednesday, December 8th, 2010 AT 8:42 PM

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Tiny
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Two things ignition switch keep power to solenoid or solenoid plunger stuck
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Wednesday, December 8th, 2010 AT 8:47 PM
Tiny
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Would the engine keep cranking if the plunger was stuck, even with the ignition switch off.
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Wednesday, December 8th, 2010 AT 9:06 PM
Tiny
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Yes that is why I listed it as a cause
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Thursday, December 9th, 2010 AT 1:32 PM

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