Hi, i dont think this is the case as the starter kept on going round, even when the key was removed. If the solenoid was stuck wouldnt the relay stop supplying the juice? Please correct me if i've misunderstood - i'm no expert!I want to add the possibility that the starter gear is not returning, and holding out the solenoid contact. This would be a mechanical failure. Misalignment when assembling the box?
Oh yes, I like that start button panel. 8) Maybe one of those would suit Bruiser. :twisted:
Not sure how much it would grace an un-modded car though.
rockdemon said:Hi, i dont think this is the case as the starter kept on going round, even when the key was removed. If the solenoid was stuck wouldnt the relay stop supplying the juice? Please correct me if i've misunderstood - i'm no expert!I want to add the possibility that the starter gear is not returning, and holding out the solenoid contact. This would be a mechanical failure. Misalignment when assembling the box?
darth sidious said:rockdemon said:I want to add the possibility that the starter gear is not returning, and holding out the solenoid contact. This would be a mechanical failure. Misalignment when assembling the box?
I think what he means is that the pinion gets physically jammed (in the ring-gear, or a weak return spring, et al) and cannot release. As the main solenoid contacts are on the opposite end of the pivot (when the command wire gets energised, it causes the plunger to come back and close the contacts AND it pushes the pinion forward to engage the ring-gear [like a see-saw on it's side, if you like!]), if it cannot release from the ring-gear, it would very likely keep the main solenoid contacts closed and the motor will continue to run.
Given that this could happen due to misalignment of the box
rockdemon said:What do you guys think of replacing the ignition with one of these?
http://www.cbsonline.co.uk/category/Electrical/Switches/Ignition_Switches,b.html
or maybe even one of these in the speaker grill??? - although i'd have to instigate some sort of security as this would negate the need for the key1
http://www.cbsonline.co.uk/product/Switch_Panel_3_SWPN3 or do you guys think that would look silly?
rockdemon said:Hey guys.
Got Sleipnir/PAE back yesterday. Second time i've gone to start it today:
I turned the key, it started but the starter carried on going. I removed the key.