5S-FE MK2 Non-Turbo Engine Starter problem, Runaway starter, Starter automatically energizes during idle run [Archive] - Toyota MR2 Message Board
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- Scenario:
1. After many hours of rest time, turn key and all possible instrument panel (combination meter) lights energize, which is not normal for normal start.
2. Start as normal, approximately 90 seconds later starter energizes during engine idle run, turn key to kill engine.
3. Immediately afterward for restart attempts, panel lights as normal, but attempts to restart will energize starter in ignition position.
note: After many hours rest time, fooled the problem by disconnecting the