2001 sunfire won't shut down

2001 PONTIAC SUNFIRE
230 MILES • 4 CYL • AUTOMATIC
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LITTLEMISS
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2001 sunfire wont shut off have to remove battery post put in new battery & starter & check them again there good no keys needed
when you touch battery posts again car starting help please
Apr 4, 2011 at 5:28 PM
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JDL
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Is it just cranking or does it actually start? Check the feed to and from ignition switch.
Apr 4, 2011 at 5:32 PM
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JDL
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There is an early and late production starter system. I don't know which you have? Either way, the purple wire at the starter solenoid S terminal should not be hot unless key is in the crank position.
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Apr 4, 2011 at 5:38 PM