1994 Ford Escort Starter engages

Tiny
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1994 Ford Escort 4 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic

When Im driving my car will get the the m on the temp gauge and the starter will engage and won't stop running till I turn the car off then I have to let it cool down and I can drive it again but now it's doing it when I start the car it just keeps spinning when it's on but I when I put it in nutral and start it it's fine I am so clueless about what could be wrong
Thursday, September 9th, 2010 AT 2:39 PM

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Tiny
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That is an odd one. Has it ever happened when it is cold? If you play with the key can you make it stop?
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Thursday, September 9th, 2010 AT 9:39 PM
Tiny
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Ya it just started doing it when I go to start it. The car turns on runs for a second then the starter will engage. But I put it in neutral and go to start it and it's fine. There is a weird noise from the hood tho when I do that. And when I go to the on position the engine turns over before I even start it.
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Friday, September 10th, 2010 AT 8:35 AM
Tiny
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I honestly think you have a bad ignition switch. That is where I would start.

Let me know what you find.

Joe
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Friday, September 10th, 2010 AT 11:32 PM

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