1987 Dodge Aries starter won't turn off

1987 DODGE ARIES
120,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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STEVEKAR3
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Hello, when I start up my car the starter will not disengage, I then turn off the ignition and pull the key out and the starter is still engaged and turning the engine over, only when I disconnect the battery terminal the starter stops, I installed a new ignition switch and the same thing happens.
thanks steve
Feb 12, 2008 at 7:27 PM
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MASTERTECHTIM
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try unhooking the smaller wire at the starter and see if that works. if it still cranks over then your starter motor is no good. if it doesnt you have a shorted wire.
Feb 12, 2008 at 7:39 PM
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JDL
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You might try unplugging the starter relay. See if that helps.
Mar 22, 2008 at 6:10 AM
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