If the system is stock the problem could be either a bad ignition switch or the starter-solenoid is hanging up. If someone added a relay that could be another point of failure. It needs to be fixed ASAP as a continuously running starter can cause flywheel damage and also start a fire. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of Tobias Gogolin Sent: Wednesday, December 07, 2011 10:45 PM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Starter Relais? Sometimes I try to start and it doesn't make it and even though i turn the key back the starter keeps on turning over... I'm always very worried when that happens, after all there is a lot of current involved, and im' worried that some day it doesn't disconnect! Is it what I would think it is a bad starter relays or who has a good explanation and recommendation? Thanks! Tobias |
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