1997 Pontiac Sunfire ignition?

1997 PONTIAC SUNFIRE
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BFMARTIN
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Electrical problem
1997 Pontiac Sunfire 4 cyl Manual 212000 miles

Even without the ignition key in the ignition the starter motor continues to turn over?
Sep 7, 2010 at 6:10 PM
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JDL
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The purple wire at the starter solenoid S terminal, should not be hot with key off. If it is hot, either a problem with ignition switch or circuit shorted to voltage. If that wire isn't hot and the starter still cranks, look at the starter solenoid.
Sep 8, 2010 at 10:44 AM
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