starter problems please help me!!!

[fjchlarson]

Ok gentlemen i have a 97 toyota camry LE and im having problems with my starter...when i turn ignition to on(power) the starter automatically begins to engage without cranking the car yet and continues cranking when car starts...then my brake light below tachometer starts to flicker and sometimes the car dies out? any solutions to these problems...could i be grounding somewhere?!...i must add i have swithed out the ignition switch,the starter, and starter relay but problem still exists and checked all fuses pretaining to the starter all in good condition...please i need help my car is my only transportastion...thank you all in advance...

[Hajoca]

The motor should not keep running once you let go of the key.


You should look into the starter solenoid
Starter Solenoid Contacts Replacement DIY (2000 I4)