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SusanR34 · 12-13-2007, 03:18 PM

I bought this 1989 240, SOHC auto last week. The kid I bought it from attempted to do a 1995 DOHC swap in the car. When you turn the key over the starter engages and continues to crank even if you remove the key! Car will not start, but will continue to crank for hours. Creeps me out.

I will probably put an SR20DET into and switch it to Manual, but I would like to figure out whats going up.

PoorMans180SX · 12-13-2007, 03:26 PM

The starter solenoid could be faulty (they have a pull-out and a hold-in winding that could be messed up) and the ignition switch is probably a little trippy (wiring).

*Yuri* · 12-13-2007, 03:43 PM

You could try bypassing the ignition to test the starter, this will help narrow down where the problem is.

Or if you're lucky, you have just taken possession of an Autobot.

SusanR34 · 12-13-2007, 04:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yuri

You could try bypassing the ignition to test the starter, this will help narrow down where the problem is.

Or if you're lucky, you have just taken possession of an Autobot.

LOL, yeah Autozone starter, thats the problem. Thanks for the info.

SusanR34 · 12-13-2007, 04:36 PM

Heres some pics of the car, actually all of these red cars will be for sale soon. Let me know if your interested.

smokey240sx · 12-13-2007, 03:57 PM

I'll watch the car for you.

sr20boostn20 · 12-13-2007, 04:40 PM

whats the ball park on the red coupe?

!Zar! · 12-13-2007, 04:46 PM

This isn't a for sale section. Post it in the appropriate area.

*Yuri* · 12-13-2007, 04:54 PM

Here's the correct section to post for sales in.
http://www.zilvia.net/f/forumdisplay.php?f=20

12-13-2007, 03:18 PM	#1
SusanR34 Zilvia Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: St Peters Missouri Posts: 257 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	89 240sx Starts by itself, no key required I bought this 1989 240, SOHC auto last week. The kid I bought it from attempted to do a 1995 DOHC swap in the car. When you turn the key over the starter engages and continues to crank even if you remove the key! Car will not start, but will continue to crank for hours. Creeps me out. I will probably put an SR20DET into and switch it to Manual, but I would like to figure out whats going up. __________________ -Susan Adrenaline Motorsports Inc. 636-477-9363 www.adrenalinexxx.com [email protected]

12-13-2007, 03:26 PM	#2
PoorMans180SX Zilvia.net Advertiser Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Michigan Age: 37 Posts: 5,616 Trader Rating: (16) Rides Gallery: PoorMans180SX Feedback Score: 16 reviews	The starter solenoid could be faulty (they have a pull-out and a hold-in winding that could be messed up) and the ignition switch is probably a little trippy (wiring). __________________ Build: http://zilvia.net/f/showthread.php?t=643065 Friends don't let friends buy knock-offs.

12-13-2007, 04:36 PM	#5
SusanR34 Zilvia Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: St Peters Missouri Posts: 257 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	Car for sale soon Heres some pics of the car, actually all of these red cars will be for sale soon. Let me know if your interested. __________________ -Susan Adrenaline Motorsports Inc. 636-477-9363 www.adrenalinexxx.com [email protected]

12-13-2007, 04:46 PM	#8
!Zar! Post Whore! Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: North Korea Posts: 14,579 Trader Rating: (27) Feedback Score: 27 reviews	This isn't a for sale section. Post it in the appropriate area. __________________

12-13-2007, 03:57 PM	#6
smokey240sx Leaky Injector Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: PA Posts: 77 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	I'll watch the car for you.

12-13-2007, 04:40 PM	#7
sr20boostn20 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Lake Tahoe, CA/ LI NY Age: 38 Posts: 425 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	whats the ball park on the red coupe?