Starter fuse keeps blowing

[mallenger]

I have a 2010 21v and every time I turn the key it blows a 20 amp starter fuse and won't start. I've tried cleaning all battery terminals, starter and ground terminals etc... Still doing the same thing. Could I have a bad ignition switch/starter motor or something else? Any one else run into this problem?

I pulled the ignition switch out tonight but I can't figure out how to get it apart...

Thanks

[villain]

Could be a starter staying engaged or a bad relay.

[villain]

Could be a starter staying engaged or a bad relay.

Unhook the starter and turn key. If it pops the fuse you know it's not the starter. If it doesn't its your starter

[mallenger]

Thanks villain.

Ok, switched out the ignition switch today and same thing. Which wires do I leave hooked to the starter so I have power to everything except the starter? If it is the starter should I have it rebuilt or buy new? If it isn't the starter is it something in the wiring? How do I check the relay?

[DAFF]

Unhook the power going to the starter and do a continuity test on the terminal and to the block. My bet is the starter going to ground.....

[mallenger]

If I was doing the continuity test correctly then it looks like the started is bad. I pulled it out and I am going to drop by a started rebuild place today and see if they will test it/repair it or buy a new one. After the starter was out it seemed as if the gear was hard to engage and wouldn't really turn...I really hope this is the issue.

[CornRickey]

have them rebuild it. You will get higher quality parts.

[mallenger]

have them rebuild it. You will get higher quality parts.

Had it rebuilt at a local shop for $80... put it in and it fired right up.

[mallenger]

also, i've got an extra ignition switch if anyone needs it.

[CornRickey]

good to hear. 80 is cheap.