Anyone know the answer to this problem??? Car wouldn't start for a few minutes. Heard the injectors pressurizing, then car started. Car would not shut off, and starter was stuck on. Pulled fuses until starter shut off, but car would not shut off either with the key or with electric starter switch. Finally pulled another fuse that shut car off, but ignition is stuck ON. Pulled cables off of battery to keep from going dead. Any thoughts????!!!!!
Mistu Galant V6 won't shut off!!!
Mar 16, 2006
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I had this problem recently with my 93 Expo. The battery was less than fully charged, and when I tried to start, the starter engaged and would not stop, even with the key out of the ign. Curious. The problem was eventually traced to a half dead alternator. I'm guessing that this produced an unexpected path to ground that was jamming the starter relay. The alternator problem also explained the battery not getting enough charge.
Since you report the "Car wouldn't start for a few minutes", I'd start with the alternator. Completely disconnect it, and try starting. The "stuck" problem may go away, but you may need to GENTLY tap (eg a hard flick with the thumb) the various relays you can see in the engine bay to see if this will unstick it.
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