Starts by its self

2000 DODGE DAKOTA
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KROKET7
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I jad a waek battery and when I replaced the battery the motor started all by its self ( key was not even in the ignition ) I disconnected the battery and the engine still runs I had to remove the fuel pump reay to get it to shut down
Mar 8, 2012 at 5:32 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Did you disconnect both battery cables?
Mar 8, 2012 at 5:37 PM
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KROKET7
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Yes I replaced both terminals as they were badly corroded
Mar 8, 2012 at 5:47 PM
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RASMATAZ
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I disconnected the battery and the engine still runs-I don't thinkl it will continue to run-there's no power going anyhwere if you in fact disconnected both cables

Problem here could be the ignition switch or the starter motor relay
Mar 8, 2012 at 6:00 PM