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Old 06-17-2013, 06:55 PM   #1
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Starter engaging while driving?

So I replaced my starter on my 88 last week. I didn't notice the knock sensor wire wrapped around it and accidentally broke it off. I left it like that and havent had any problems. Except, under hard acceleration I hear the starter engage for no more than one full second and it stops. Why is this happening? How do I fix it?
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Old 06-19-2013, 10:21 PM   #2
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Re: Starter engaging while driving?

Bump. Anyone?
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Old 06-20-2013, 03:18 PM   #3
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Re: Starter engaging while driving?

mine broke off and it would knock,SES light would come on
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Old 06-20-2013, 10:22 PM   #4
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Re: Starter engaging while driving?

Loose actuator wire at the starter rotating into the positive would be my bet.
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Old 06-21-2013, 04:17 AM   #5
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Re: Starter engaging while driving?

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Loose actuator wire at the starter rotating into the positive would be my bet.
X2 check and be sure all the wires are not touching and tight.
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Old 07-29-2013, 11:35 PM   #6
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Re: Starter engaging while driving?

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Loose actuator wire at the starter rotating into the positive would be my bet.
Could you explain that to me a little more? There is an actuator wire? Which one is that?
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Old 06-23-2013, 07:33 AM   #7
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Re: Starter engaging while driving?

Ok so after having my dad ride with me and hearing it, its not the starter or a timing ping. It happens at about 2300rpm under 3/4+ throttle. It definitely is a grinding. Im clueless.
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Old 06-24-2013, 08:22 PM   #8
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Re: Starter engaging while driving?

I once had the harmonic balancer rub on the front cross memeber.
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Old 07-30-2013, 02:01 PM   #9
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Detonating. Fix/replace the knock sensor wire.
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