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2007 Dodge Caliber Starter

Tiny
PDSWINDSOR71
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  • 2007 DODGE CALIBER
  • 2.0L
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 101,500 MILES
I was driving when all of a sudden my starter started cranking making a huge noise in the motor. I pulled over and pulled the keys out of the ignition and it was still cranking all by itself. This is a problem that has occurred about 8 times total. The first time it happened, I fried my starter because it happened on the highway. My girlfriend is starting a new job on Monday, and I have zero confidence in her taking the car back and forth to work. Please help.
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Saturday, March 28th, 2015 AT 8:42 AM

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Tiny
HMAC300
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  • 48,601 POSTS
Have a pro scan for codes as the tpim module is probably screwing this up. It's probably telling the starter to crank while engine is running.
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Saturday, March 28th, 2015 AT 9:45 AM
Tiny
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Could it be related to an aftermarket auto-starter? It was already installed in the car when we bought it.
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Saturday, March 28th, 2015 AT 10:05 AM
Tiny
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It could be have it disconnected and see if that makes a difference or check with people that install them to see if something is screwed up on install that often happens.
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Saturday, March 28th, 2015 AT 10:41 AM

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