The Starter Kept Running

[KuriosIesus]

Hey all, the other day I started my 1982 GS100 GK and the starter kept turning the engine over after I released the start button and turned off the key. Do I need to have the starter rebuilt or is this a relay problem?

After I disconnected the positive lead and charged the battery the engine started just fine and the starter didn't run-on.

Thanks.

[gspaul]

Most likely the problem is in your starter button, the starter motor cant turn without current.

[duaneage]

Starter solenoid could be arcing and that will cause the contact inside the solenoid to weld up. If the starter button looks ok inside replace the solenoid.

[SqDancerLynn1]

I would replace the starter Solenoid just for insurance, $15 in the lawnmower section at your hardware store, & clean the starter
button

[KuriosIesus]

Thanks guys.

[DaveDanger]

the starter kept turning the engine over after I released the start button and turned off the key

I suspect that the starter relay at least temporarily welded closed. If the key was turned off and it kept going, there is no way for that current to flow other than through the primary starter cables from the battery-to the relay-through the relay- to the starter. If the starter button were the culprit, the problem would have stopped when the key was turned off.

[Buffalo Breath]

starter

I got to go with Danger on this one unless the energize wire was touching something with current,( ie battery post or another bare wire) but not likely

[KuriosIesus]

I'm planning on replacing the coil and putting in an emergency stop button between it and the positive terminal on the battery just as an added safety feature.