Re: Starter run on

["Fred Munro" <munrof@isys.ca>]

Hi Jeff;

    The most likely cause of this problem is a sticky solenoid. The current
(from the ignition switch in "start" position) pulls the solenoid in and the
return spring is not strong enough to disengage it when the ignition switch
returns to "run", keeping the starter running. The fix is a new solenoid.

    You could also have a defective ignition switch which continues to pass
current to the solenoid after the switch returns to the "run" position, but
this is less likely.

    HTH

Fred Munro
'91 200q  273k km


----- Original Message -----
From: <Fourkguy@aol.com>
To: <quattro@audifans.com>
Sent: Saturday, April 24, 1999 8:46 PM
Subject: Starter run on


> The starter on my 86 4KCSQ has now twice continued to run long after the
key
> was released. Once it stopped by itself while I was preparing to remedy
the
> situation and today it continued until I disconnected the battery. I also
> have noticed when turning the key - on a few occasions -  I get nothing,
but
> then a retry works just fine.
>
> Is my starter doomed?  Should I start practicing my push start technique?
>
> Please provide any advice you can offer as to the mortality of my present
> starter, what the best thing to do/check next time the run on or no start
> condition occurs. Any other advice you see fit to offer short of
suggesting a
> different marquee to drive.
>
> TIA
>
> Jeff
>