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2001 Sunfire won't shut down

Tiny
LITTLEMISS
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  • 2001 PONTIAC SUNFIRE
  • 4 CYL
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 230 MILES
2001 sunfire wont shut off have to remove battery post put in new battery & starter & check them again there good no keys needed
when you touch battery posts again car starting help please
Monday, April 4th, 2011 AT 5:28 PM

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Tiny
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Is it just cranking or does it actually start? Check the feed to and from ignition switch.
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Monday, April 4th, 2011 AT 5:32 PM
Tiny
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There is an early and late production starter system. I don't know which you have? Either way, the purple wire at the starter solenoid S terminal should not be hot unless key is in the crank position.
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Monday, April 4th, 2011 AT 5:38 PM

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