Just as i arrived at work i parked my car and switched off the ignition. However the starter motor started cranking itself, i then lost all electrics and had acrid Smoke belting out from under the bonnet. The AA came and had a look and found that the starter was completely burnt out but couldn't find a reason ....he suspects its the fuse board .....has anyone else came across anything like this
used to be common fault on vauxhalls, caused by a faulty ignition switch, but i suspect in this case its more likely a stuck stater relay
Hi graham..... I've got a new starter and a replacement fuse box....there is a fuse on the fusebox for the starter motor but i can't find anything in the handbook to show me where the relay is....any ideas
it might not have a separate relay, with a reg number to look up a wiring diagram its a guessing game
It is not unusual to see cars on fire slowly drive themselves across the road due to the starter motor shorting.....you have to chase it with the hoseline!
1970 Mk1 Escort Tarmac Rally Car
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