My SHO won't stop cranking

[Blast7]

I went to start my car today after it bogged down and stalled in the snow and a problem developed. The car is cranking even though the ignition will be turned off and the key out of the car. I had to disconnect the battery. If I go to connect the battery cable sparks fly out at first until the connection is snug and it continues cranking. There was even a little lighter sized flame at one point. Is this a bad ignition? No matter how much it cranks it does not start. Also, there is no noticeable difference when turning the ignition.

 

[SHOZ123]

Either the starter solenoid is stuck or the ignition switch is. More than likely the solenoid. With the battery disconnected tap the starter.

 

[Blast7]

I was thinking about tapping the starter but with several inches of snow on my dirt driveway and single digit temps I don't see that happening. I could switch the good solenoid off of my black SHO to test it though.

 

[BlackOnBlackATX]

i know the solenoid is on the starter on my 93, i take it thats not the case on the 91's?

 

[Blast7]

On my 91 it is on the fender.
UPDATE: I swapped the solenoid from my black SHO to the plus and it now works perfectly. Thanks for the help and quick reply!

<small>[ January 26, 2003, 09:09 PM: Message edited by: Blast7 ]</small>

 

[projectSHO89]

Yep, your starter relay (not a solenoid) was shorting closed. They're only a couple bucks at AutoZone.

Steve