Originally Posted by
cruzalekz
i dont believe it was the starter. you mentioned you only switched the key in the on position and the starter worked. meaning the starter solenoid and motor are working as it should but not at the desired switch position.
whoever mentioned it, you cannot short a starter. You could bypass all the other switches and relay in the starter motor but you should not short it or you'll increase the circuit current and blow a fuse or toast something
If the solenoid was stuck it would do everything he described. And yes, you can short to the solenoid to bypass the ignition switch to test if the starter itself is working independently of the ignition switch - I just don't feel like taking 10 minutes to explain every simple step. You say you work at a shop - what is it, Jiffy Lube?