starter

1995 TOYOTA COROLLA
4 CYL
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DBROGDON
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my car automaticaly starts without key in after replacing the starter
Mar 6, 2011 at 3:20 PM
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KHLOW2008
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You mean the starter is cranking when battery terminals are reinstalled or engine starts by itself?
Mar 6, 2011 at 3:51 PM
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DBROGDON
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starter is cranking when battery terminals are reinstalled
Mar 6, 2011 at 4:17 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Could be the starter motor, starter relay and ignition switch
Mar 6, 2011 at 4:51 PM
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KHLOW2008
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Recheck the starter. Most probably the starter solenoid terminals have turned away from its original position causing the solenoid contacts to be in stuck in operated position.
Mar 7, 2011 at 5:33 PM
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