Need help, Starter won't disengage.

[TalonGuy88]

I have a 91 Talon Non turbo. The old starter was just cranking really slow, so I tested it cleaned it, looked at the brushes and gear and came to the conclusion on my own I needed a new starter. Went to the part store and bought a new starter. Put the new starter in and the car started like a champ but the starter won't disengage until i turn the key back. The old starter always disengaged. I looked at the cables, relays, fuses first cleaned up the battery terminals, put the starter back in started the car and the starter still won't disengage. I went back to the part store and had them test it.. The guy said it's a bad cylinoid. Went and got another new starter put it in same thing.. I don't know what else to do check any suggestions will be greatly appreciated..

 

[2gSX018]

Did you installed the shim for the starter when you replaced it? This could be the problem, without the shim the starter may rub, bind and in some cases stick to the flywheel. The shim gives the starter enough clearance from the flywheel to prevent these things from happening.

 

[TalonGuy88]

No I didn't shim it. But I will do so. Thank you my friend. I will let you know the outcome..

Yes it was the shim. Thanks alot. Your a life saver..

 

[2gSX018]

Thats good to hear, I'm glad i was able to help!