Just out of curiosity, would the normal operation of the starter switch be a momentary "on" to activate the starter.  Is it possible that the issue is with the starter switch, and not the starter solenoid.  One way to test would be to supply momentary + to the solenoid to engage! and then remove the + voltage.  This is where a remote starter switch is useful to test. If you pull the starter, you should be able to perform bench top testing of the solenoid and starter motor.

Stuart

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> On Oct 10, 2013, at 7:16 AM, Eric Ley <eric_ley@HOTMAIL.COM> wrote:
> 
> Sounds like the starter solenoid is shorted time for a new starter.
> 
> Eric Ley
> Garage Mechanic ELM
> 2001 Demers Franklin, Qc
> 
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> From: "JRodgers" <jrodgers113@GMAIL.COM>
> Sent: Thursday, October 10, 2013 12:44 AM
> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
> Subject:      Re: Runaway starter - 88 GL w/2.1L WBX
> 
>> Just spinning the starter really fast!
>> 
>> John
>> 
>>> On 10/9/2013 9:55 PM, mark drillock wrote:
>>> Is it cranking the engine or just spinning the starter very fast?
>>> 
>>> Mark
>>> 
>>> JRodgers wrote:
>>>> Tonight as I was about to leave a friends house - I turned the key to
>>>> start the engine. The started engaged for a second - then the engine
>>>> bucked, and then the starter began to run away. Turning the key off made
>>>> no difference. I had to disconnect the battery to stop the starter.
>>>> 
>>>> I borrowed a hammer,and a flashlight and whacked the starter - No Joy!
>>>> 
>>>> I've never run into this problem before. Being it was night, I couldn't
>>>> do much. I still don't have my beloved Bentley, so a bit handicapped on
>>>> the troubleshooting.
>>>> 
>>>> Anyone have any idea what this could be about??
>>>> 
>>>> Thanks,
>>>> 
>>>> John
>>>> 
>>> 
>>