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1996 Buick Roadmaster Repair Question


Topics covered: Starter, Battery.
Mileage: 186,000 miles.

Asked on August 16, 2011

Starter continues to run

I just replaced the starter on my 1996 Buick Roadmaster, it started fine the ist 3 or 4 times. The last time I started it the starter mitor continues to run disengaged even with the key turned off. I had to disconnect the battery to stop it. If I connect the battery ith starts running again, disengaged and the key will not engage the bendix.
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Replied on August 16, 2011

Loosen the mounting bolts a little to see if the drive gear pops loose. If it does, install one of the shims that likely came with the starter.

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