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Starter keeps turning with the key off!!

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#1 ·
After arriving home and turning the speedy off, the starter was running and even flicking the kill switch off would not stop it.
I disconnected the battery, charged it up, removed the starter relay and went to connect the battery but the starter runs, even with the relay out.

Any ideas why this would happen.
Maybe the starter motor need replacing?

Thanks,
 
#5 ·
Unless the 2003 model is different, the solenoid gets power through the starter relay. Even if the solenoid were stuck in the wrong position, without the relay energized and providing power, a stuck solenoid wouldn't do anything.

Again though, this is based on the wiring diagram for a 2011, but I can't imagine the system for most vehicles is that different.
 
#10 ·
:frown2: Many moons ago, I was riding my Jota on Mad Sunday, when suddenly, without warning, there was a screeching noise, and the rear wheel locked up. Thankfully, I was going slowly at the time and came to a safe stop. The rescue services got me back to Douglas where the diagnosis could begin. After eliminating any engine abnormalities, suspicion centred on the starter motor. To get the motor off, I had to go to the pits behind the grandstand, and ask any of the mechanics if they could make me a special tool to do the job. A sidecar team led by Derek Rumble (great name!) agreed to help me out. They brazed the long part of a 6mm Allen key onto a long stainless rod, with a small bar welded on top. In effect, a very long T bar. This enabled me to remove the inaccessible bolt, and remove the motor. It was toast! What appeared to have happened was that the starter had engaged whist the engine was running, thus spinning the starter at a million rpm. A phone call to Slater Laverda confirmed that this was a known fault with the relay, and a new solid state version was now recommended. So, I ordered both a new starter motor and relay and had them express delivered to the Island.Not cheap! They arrived, swiftly fitted, and normal service was resumed!
 
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