Toyota Repair: Toyota Starter, voltage output, battery cable

Question
"1999 Corolla - auto - LE Clicked many times before starting - took to dealer - said that contacts on solinoid were worn - 5
day waiting list to get in - so I kept clicking to get started and driving. This morning the starter would not dis-engage even with
the key removed - I removed the battery cable after 4 - 5 frantic minutes - Cause? And would I burn out the starter or strip
the flywheel?";  

Answer
The starter definetely needs to be replaced, if the starter should engage while driving it will engage into the flywheel and possibly cause damage to the wiring, if the dealer is not too far away you can get it started and then disconnect the positive side of the battery, the engine will run from the voltage output of the alternator, the starter can't engage but remember you can't restart it unless the battery is reconnect it, the other option and the safest one, is to have it towed to the dealer or replace the starter at your home.