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[paulsmaroon924]

The starter is still turning over even after the keys are removed! what could be causing this, also the battery was being drawn so much that it drained in about a minute! and started to smole from the negative terminal lead, the leads on both ends were REALLY hot.

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thanks lads

[Ozzie]

starter solenoid could be jammed or ign switch is stuffed.
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Porsche 924 1984 (UK import) NA
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Engineer of Electro/Mechanical Systems Maintenance

[paulsmaroon924]

how would i test for either of these please, where is the starter solenoid ?

[Ozzie]

on the starter- you have to remove it and clean it

If you disconnect the ign switch and it still keeps going then its the starter.
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Porsche 924 1984 (UK import) NA
Its AUTO and its BLACK
Montego Black on black/red
Engineer of Electro/Mechanical Systems Maintenance

[RC]

Why would this be considered a performance upgrade?

[paulsmaroon924]

well it would GREATLY help the performance of the car if it was running and i know the spark would be better from the battery if it wasnt flat therby also aiding performance.



sorry for being facecious, i didnt know where else to list this, its not body or wheels and not general discusion so.... ok cheers for that lads, i have a new starter, my old man is coming sunday to give me a hand with it so ill let you know how that goes.

is removing the ignition an easy job? could i seperate the ignition quickly and easily while it is turning over by itself to see if i can eliminate that?

cheers lads

[RC]

General discussion is the appropriate forum for this type of question and will usually result in more suitable replies.