I really should know what the vehicle is but a VERY common issue between all makes and models is that the starter relay inside the relay box could be sticking. If you can find the relay and fuse panel under the hood of your car, remove the cover and see if the fuses and relays are labeled. if not then check with the owners manual in the glove box and search, "Fuses and Relays" in the index. When you find the relays just remove the starter relay and the a/c or heater relay and swap them. They usually have part numbers stamped on the top of them so be sure to check and see if they are the same part number. If this fixes the problem then just go down to the local parts store and get a new relay to replace the one that you took out of the starter relay position. If it doesn't fix it then you may have a starter going bad and you'll have to test the starter solenoid wire to be sure power is not keeping it engaged after you try to start it.
I hope this helps.
Faulty starter relay
SOURCE: 95 F150 wont crank
the starter should be replaced. The solenoid is kikcing the pinion out but there is no contact being made to turn the starter motor. I have the exact same truck and before i changed the starter used the old starter tap trick. Tap the starter casing with a hammer and it should start turning again. hope this was helpful for you. Good luck.
SOURCE: starter stays engaged
The starter relay on the fender is the most common cause of this condition. ,It is on passenger side feder in the engine compartment, it is round and the positive cable of the battery goes to it,
SOURCE: 96 pontiac grand am 2.4 starter doesnt stay engaged
Check that the flywheel is not missing any teeth. Also check the geartip at the starter where it kicks into the flywheel for wear at the tip.
SOURCE: 1991 mustang 2.3l starter staying engaged
which solenoid did u replace? the one on the starter or the main on up top near the battery, those are the ones that stick closed and keep the starter engaged. here is a picture.
SOURCE: Put new (rebuilt) starter on last weekend, this
Bummer. Sometimes rebuilt starters are not actually rebuilt, but repaired. this means they fixed the issue, but did not replace bushings, brushes, etc...
try hooking up a wire to the actuater terminal of the starter (usually the small one at 2 o'clock position) and connect test light to it an ground the test light. Run this wire inside the cab so you can see it...When you turn to start, this light should light. Run vehicle until problem happens again and if the light illuminates, the focus is the starter, if it does not, you need to look at the entire circuit. Look carefully at neutral safety switch and connections..
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