just yesterday i think my starter went out on me because i got a crap ton of smoke coming from the starters location while attempting to start and i dont know about this at all

also i have another problem when i turn the key over to start it kicks on the starter then when i turn it off the starter is still going what the heck do i do about that?

any help would be great thanks

 

sounds to me like your igniton switch might be going bad...

does the starter still work? check the connectons on the starter to makke sure they arent loose, also look at the wires to make sure the insulation didnt get rubbed through or anything. Now might be a good time to replace the battery cable to the starter if yours is still stock, the aluminum cable they used is JUNK.

 

damn it....if its my ignition switch would i need a new key to start the car?
also it is stock for starter and battery cable...seeing as you suggest i upgrade where can i get
a quality battery cable? so why do i have lots of smoke again?
thanks for the help so far

 

did you look to see if something is shorting out at the starter? you can also take the starter off (two bolts, main battery cable, and a spade) and have it tested at autozone.

If it is your ignition switch you do not need a new key tumbler, just the switch. you pull the steering surround off and there is one screw that holds the switch (opposite side from the key) to the tumbler. You could also just try to pull it off and clean it.

As for the battery cable i think most parts stores would carry them, but im not sure. I relocated mine to the rear bin and my uncle gave me a HUGE piece of massive cable im going to use. Keep us posted.

 

The starter selenoid is a good candidate, a common failure point on our starters.