2007 Dodge Caliber Starter

2007 DODGE CALIBER
101,500 MILES • 2.0L • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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PDSWINDSOR71
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I was driving when all of a sudden my starter started cranking making a huge noise in the motor. I pulled over and pulled the keys out of the ignition and it was still cranking all by itself. This is a problem that has occurred about 8 times total. The first time it happened, I fried my starter because it happened on the highway. My girlfriend is starting a new job on Monday, and I have zero confidence in her taking the car back and forth to work. Please help.
Mar 28, 2015 at 8:42 AM
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HMAC300
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have a pro scan for codes as the tpim module is probably screwing this up. it's probably telling the starter to crank while engine is running.
Mar 28, 2015 at 9:45 AM
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PDSWINDSOR71
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Could it be related to an aftermarket auto-starter? It was already installed in the car when we bought it.
Mar 28, 2015 at 10:05 AM
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it could be have it disconnected and see if that makes a difference or check with people that install them to see if something is screwed up on install that often happens.
Mar 28, 2015 at 10:41 AM