Log in

View Full Version : My starter motor engages while driving


cheroot
Jun 1, 2011, 09:43 AM
I have a 1990 international 4600 series truck with a 7.3 litre non turbo engine and the starter motor engages intermintantly while driving any ideas?

TxGreaseMonkey
Jun 1, 2011, 09:53 AM
. Faulty ignition switch? Check for wear.

. Faulty starter solenoid? Vibration causes the relay to make contact.

It shouldn't be difficult to solve.

Stratmando
Jun 1, 2011, 09:54 AM
Not sure your vehicle, many starter solenoids get power from Ignition switch, and the ground of the solenoid usually goes through safetys and interlocks. I would say the Ignition switch may be the problem or the starter wire is touching a live wire?