2002 Chevy Astro Starter motor

2002 CHEVROLET ASTRO
135,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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DAVEBD
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Starter motor engages with egnition on and won't quit cranking after engine starts


WHY???
Mar 9, 2008 at 3:04 PM
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Have the starter tested if it's OK the ignition switch needs to be replaced.
Mar 9, 2008 at 3:11 PM
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DAVEBD
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We replaced the ing. switch and starter motor, same problem occurred. Starter relay is energized as soon as ignition is on. The problem seems to exist between starter relay and ignition switch.
Mar 9, 2008 at 3:28 PM
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MERLIN2021
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Trace the wire from the ignition to the relay, and all the way to the starter I terminal...


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Mar 9, 2008 at 3:41 PM
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