1996 Toyota Camry posible ground,starter,relay?

1996 TOYOTA CAMRY
175,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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VILLANGER22
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my car starts fine but soon after the starter engages like iam starting it but its just runing allready what could cause this and what should i do? also I replaced the starter.
Dec 29, 2008 at 2:43 PM
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Did you mean that the starter is still running after you disengaged in the key ignition (start) position.


Before you changed the starter, is it the same problem. If yes, Then it is not the starter. If no, the starter with magnetic switch assembly is defective.

Possible causes:
1.Your starter relay located beside the air cleaner is defective. Start with the starter relay.

2. Your ignition key switch assembly is defective

3. Lastly, it is the starter. Either magnetic swith assembly of the starter is defective or starter gear is not disengaging.
Dec 30, 2008 at 8:30 PM
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