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#1
06-04-2005, 06:33 PM
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Starter issue and new fuse
Today I was investigating the source of the problem I've had my power windows not rolling down and bought some new fuses since #14 was blown. I put the fuse in and started the car (and noticed the horn worked again after being out of commission
 ) and my starter wouldn't shut off, although my engine had started. The starter just continued to run although it had already done it's job and the engine was going. The previous owner of this car told me that this was an issue, but it somehow magically stopped before I got the car from him. I have since been driving this car around, with no starter issues and a blown #14 fuse (and no horn!) up until today. Has anyone had any similar experience with a starter that won't quit? I'd hate to take the fuse back out just so that I could drive the car. 
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#2
06-04-2005, 06:56 PM
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seems
like the fuse is unrelated. sounds like a bad bendex in the starter. sometimes you can get it to throw the gear out by revving up the engine.
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#3
06-04-2005, 10:47 PM
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The Bendix is the electromagnetic slug and accompanying levers which pull the starter gear into the ring on the flywheel.... but against the resistance of a spring...
If there is dirt or gunk in that tube the slug runs in it can interfere with the spring bringing the gear out of engagement.. OR the spring can be broken... You need to address it immediately to keep from possibly doing MUCH greater harm ....
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06-09-2005, 03:06 PM
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Pulled the fuse that I replaced back out again, started the engine and the starter seemed fine. It didn't stay engaged, (as far as I could tell by the lack of noise that it makes when it stays engaged). Something about the #14 fuse is causing the problem.
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#5
06-09-2005, 04:02 PM
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Is your key springing back to the run position after the car starts? Look at the wiring diagram for your car--what does fuse 14 control?
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#6
06-09-2005, 04:09 PM
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Sounds like someone has "improved" the factory wiring. I'd start at the starter and work my way back until I found a connection that didn't look like it was made in Germany. According to the manual, the starter circuit goes nowhere near fuse 14.
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#7
06-09-2005, 11:17 PM
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fantom
i think that the relationship of the fuse to the problem is fantomish. the bendix failing is a sporadic thing that gradually gets worse...oftentimes.
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[SIGPIC] Diesel loving autocrossing grandpa Architect. 08 Dodge 3/4 ton with Cummins & six speed; I have had about 35 benzes. I have a 39 Studebaker Coupe Express pickup in which I have had installed a 617 turbo and a five speed manual. [SIGPIC]..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.
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