I have a 96 toyota camry that will start and run but the starter won't shut off.

Asked by kiakimo Dec 13, 2013 at 08:51 PM about the 1996 Toyota Camry LE

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

When I turn the key off, the car engine will turn off but the starter keeps running.  I
have to remove the negative cable on the battery to stop the starter from running.

4 Answers

199,615

Sounds like possibly an ignition switch issue.

2 people found this helpful.
5,215

i am going to have to say your starter solenoid is fried. it is the cheapest easiest thing to start with.

2 people found this helpful.
39,725

starter solenoid is arcing at contacts and fusing together and feeding starter. until cooled IE - removing bat.post

Your Answer:

Camry

Looking for a Used Camry in your area?

CarGurus has 1,140 nationwide Camry listings starting at $3,900.

Postal Code:

CarGurus Experts

  • #1
    Reelin68
    Reputation
    34,250
  • #2
    Tony Ciccotelli
    Reputation
    19,160
  • #3
    Tony Ciccotelli
    Reputation
    5,490
View All

Find great deals from top-rated dealers

Search

Related Models For Sale

Used Honda Accord
59 Great Deals out of 1,026 listings starting at $2,995
Used Toyota Corolla
137 Great Deals out of 2,258 listings starting at $3,495
Used Honda Civic
190 Great Deals out of 4,208 listings starting at $2,916
Used Toyota RAV4
111 Great Deals out of 2,857 listings starting at $2,949
Used Toyota Avalon
3 Great Deals out of 34 listings starting at $7,300
Used Nissan Altima
32 Great Deals out of 714 listings starting at $654
Used Toyota Tacoma
43 Great Deals out of 684 listings starting at $9,975
Used Lexus ES
10 Great Deals out of 210 listings starting at $6,495
Used Toyota 4Runner
20 Great Deals out of 517 listings starting at $6,825
Used Honda CR-V
157 Great Deals out of 4,953 listings starting at $440

Content submitted by Users is not endorsed by CarGurus, does not express the opinions of CarGurus, and should not be considered reviewed, screened, or approved by CarGurus. Please refer to CarGurus Terms of Use. Content will be removed if CarGurus becomes aware that it violates our policies.