What causes the starter to continue to run?

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DOUGV
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I started the engine and the starter motor continued to run, I had to disconnect the battery.
I replaced the starter, checked the fuses and relays, when I tried tio connect the battery the starter began to run even with out the key in.
The engine will not start unless the key is on then it will, but the starter contin=ues to run all the time.
Apr 15, 2007 at 9:13 PM
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STEELWEELS
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first, i would check all connections and make sure there is good clean contact at the bat. and also the starter, if not it, then pull and have the solenoid and starter tested.
Apr 16, 2007 at 6:09 AM
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