I was putting a new Ignition switch on my go kart and when I connected the battery it immediately tried starting. I did nothing except for replacing the Ignition switch and put a new battery on. I took the Ignition switch off and connect the battery and it still tries to start the engine. I need help any ideas?
Wiring or solenoid issue
- Thread starter Jfunk
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Denny
Canned Monster
Stick starter solenoid? With it cranking by itself try tapping on the starter and solenoid with a hammer handle.
madprofessor
"Loose Cannon Creations"
Denny's right, and don't get impatient and use the other end of the hammer, you'll misshape the small solenoid shell. Wooden handle, bare knuckles, completely non-metallic deadblow hammer (not even metallic caps on it).
Solenoid coil should have a fat cable on it that goes straight to the battery. The solenoid is supposed to "click" when you turn the key to start position, and release when you let go. Yours obviously never let go, kinetic shock with a wooden hammer handle or similar might make it come unstuck and kill power to the starter windings.
Doesn't really matter, you need to replace at least the solenoid itself, if not the starter/solenoid assembly as a unit. Once stuck once, always a risk. Can't risk the starter staying engaged while the motor's running if it sticks again. Best emergency move if it happens is to yank the spark plug wire off of the spark plug.
Solenoid coil should have a fat cable on it that goes straight to the battery. The solenoid is supposed to "click" when you turn the key to start position, and release when you let go. Yours obviously never let go, kinetic shock with a wooden hammer handle or similar might make it come unstuck and kill power to the starter windings.
Doesn't really matter, you need to replace at least the solenoid itself, if not the starter/solenoid assembly as a unit. Once stuck once, always a risk. Can't risk the starter staying engaged while the motor's running if it sticks again. Best emergency move if it happens is to yank the spark plug wire off of the spark plug.
I appreciate the advice I'll give that a shot.