I recently bought a low mile 2000, I had an issue with the starter staying engaged and continue to run after the engine starts. Has anyone had this happen before? A new starter fixed it but....anyone have any ideas?

 

Welcome to CF!
This is more common than you'd think. Glad ya got it solved.

 

If it ain't doin' it any more, great. But I don't think it's the starter...

I bet what we got so far is a case of the fully automatic assault wallet [sm=shootshoot.gif][sm=violent053.gif]sprayin' a few rounds downrange.

 

Generally, I'd be suspicious of the solinoid.

 

I didn't say it!!!

Ya heardthat double oughtredcon!!! He said it not me[sm=innoc.gif]

I'm an [sm=grinangel.gif].

 

This is a common problem that happens to lots of different types of cars. It's usually the satrer solenoid in which case replacing it and/or it and start fixes it. In rare cases the bellhouseing or mount is warped (usually from hitting something like a tall rock in the road and it does not cure it -- it that's the case you'll know soon and unfortunately replacing that costs $$$.