starter motor

[gungazza]

i have a 5lt v8, when i start the car the starter motor engages the fly wheel and the engine starts, but the starter does not disengage i have to turn the key back to disengage the starter. is there something wrong with the starter oer is it a electrical problem thanks
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[lout]

your actual ignition switch has a faulty return spring
this is the electrical switch at the end of the ignition barrel

 

[gungazza]

Thanks for that I changed that but still doing it may have to get another one

 

[Bay 13]

If the key is returning, then I say a bad solenoid which is keeping the ring gear engaged. Check also the wiring is tight and clean to the solenoid.

 

[Bay 13]

Oh, forgot to mention a sticky starter relay also. Any how good luck.

 

[lout]

op advised that they have to turn key back to disengage starter

 

[rambunctious]

Very likely the bendix spring in the starter.
Repair starter or fit another one

 

[Bay 13]

op advised that they have to turn key back to disengage starter

Nice!!