Electrical problem

[admspec]

It's been a long time since I've been on here, but I have something weird going on with my deuce.
Last time it ran, I couldn't get the engine to stop until I disconnected the batteries. Had to go to work out of state, and I basically forgot about it.
Went to start it up today to move it and clean it up, and when I reconnected the batteries it started by itself. Accessory switch was in the off position, and of course I wasn't pushing the start button. Any Ideas?

Thanks!

 

[frank8003]

It is not a Deuce stock electrical system ?
Front harness is faulted?
Starter always running?

 

[admspec]

It is not a Deuce stock electrical system ?
Front harness is faulted?
Starter always running?

Yep, stock deuce. Haven't checked the starter, but will now.
Thanks!

 

[Katavic918]

Sounds like your starter switch or starter solenoid is stuck on. Disconnect batteries and check continuity. Check between terminals on switch and between the large terminals on the solenoid.

 

[M37M35]

Is your deuce an A2 or A3?

 

[admspec]

Is your deuce an A2 or A3?

'71 A2

 

[M37M35]

'71 A2

Okay.

Yeah, this would be my next step.

Sounds like your starter switch or starter solenoid is stuck on. Disconnect batteries and check continuity. Check between terminals on switch and between the large terminals on the solenoid.

 

[fasttruck]

If you can't fix it with a hammer you have an electrical problem.