Starter motor won’t disengage

[classic911]

As title states I turn the key and not only won’t it start but when it goes back to the 12 o’clock position the starter won’t disengage. Keeps going. All relays look good. Thoughts? Thanks!

1982 SC

[Jezebel]

Ignition switch worned out .

[john walker's workshop]

Chewed up starter bendix teeth hanging up on chewed up ring gear teeth keeps the solenoid contacts together and the starter keeps cranking. Could be.

[classic911]

Originally Posted by Jezebel

Ignition switch worned out .

That was one of my suspicions.....thanks!

[rwest]

I had this problem on my ‘77 and it was I think the fuel pump relay- red one. Apparently starter goes through it? Try pulling relay or replace with the horn one and see what happens.

[classic911]

Originally Posted by rwest

I had this problem on my ‘77 and it was I think the fuel pump relay- red one. Apparently starter goes through it? Try pulling relay or replace with the horn one and see what happens.

Relay was replaced and problem continued....thanks,