I recently had my starter continue to run even after I turned the thing off?

Tiny
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Is my problem melted wires? If so where would they most likely be melted at? The only way I could stop it was by pulling the relay or disconnecting the battery. I already replaced the whole starter and solenoid. That didnt fix it. So then I replaced the ignition switch and it didnt fix it either. Is my problem melted wires? If so where would they most likely be melted at?
Tuesday, February 7th, 2012 AT 9:22 PM

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Tiny
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It sounds like the starter is not disengaging because the starter motor bendix has gone bad or, the battery is going bad and not supplying the amperage necessary to turn the engine fast enough to start?
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Tuesday, February 7th, 2012 AT 10:21 PM
Tiny
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Good call on the starter, I knew it wasn't the battery because it was brand new, anyway I replaced the starter and now everything works great!
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Tuesday, February 7th, 2012 AT 10:26 PM
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That is good to hear, I like helping people with their problems.
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Tuesday, February 7th, 2012 AT 10:56 PM
Tiny
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Well you did a great job! Thanks 2carpros. Com
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Wednesday, February 8th, 2012 AT 12:28 AM
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We aim to please :-)
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Wednesday, February 8th, 2012 AT 4:42 AM

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