the starter kicks in while engine is running

Asked by GuruYH5GW Mar 12, 2018 at 10:05 AM about the 2001 Ford Escape XLT FWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

while the engine is running the starter kicks in and it makes a loud noise.

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Jorge answered 6 years ago

Check to see if there is a short in the wires. In any case, the problem should be corrected soon, if the starter is engaging it will do more damage.

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