I went to start the stang today and the starter kept cranking the engine and would not stop without disconnecting the battery cable... I tried taking off the ignition wire on the solenoid, but it still cranked. Measured the Ohms between both terminals and obviously it had welded itself. Went to Autozone, replaced the solenoid. Maybe 5 starts and it does it again, welded inside again... I picked up a solenoid from Carquest, and it has been working so far. My question is, what causes this? The car has a new starter also. I see everyone in other forums converting to the 94-96 (i think) starters... I just don't see the point of changing something that was engineered to be this way from the factory, and obviously, I am not looking to buy a new starter when I have one already... I have also read that the Ford solenoids are better quality, I am not surprised the VatoZone ones went to crap so quick...So, I am asking opinions, is it really necessary to convert to the newer style starter? Should I just go to ford and get a factory solenoid? Enlighten me Please!
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Thread: Starter Solenoid Issue...
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06-04-10, 03:05 AM #1Member
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Starter Solenoid Issue...
89 Gt
E303 cam (I think)
Sub-frame connectors
I think it has a port job
Might be re-geared
Set up for nitrous (police removed it)
Give me a break, it was from an impound lot, It's quick that is all I know.
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06-04-10, 04:12 PM #2Super Moderator
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Sounds like it might be a wiring issue.
No it's not ness to swap to a newer starter that has the solenoid on the starter.JENNABEARS Foundation
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06-07-10, 03:44 PM #3Senior Member
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Sounds definitly like a wiring issue. you shouldnt have to change the starter. I would check for any bad groundes or wires that have fussed themselves by all the hot spots.
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06-08-10, 12:24 AM #4Member
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When I got the car it already had a new starter. I'm guessing the solenoid from autozone was a bad one cause the one from carquest has been working with no issues... hmm
89 Gt
E303 cam (I think)
Sub-frame connectors
I think it has a port job
Might be re-geared
Set up for nitrous (police removed it)
Give me a break, it was from an impound lot, It's quick that is all I know.
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06-08-10, 12:24 AM #5Member
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Nice Fox by the way!
89 Gt
E303 cam (I think)
Sub-frame connectors
I think it has a port job
Might be re-geared
Set up for nitrous (police removed it)
Give me a break, it was from an impound lot, It's quick that is all I know.
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06-09-10, 12:33 PM #6Senior Member
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Ya its my turd and never ending prodject
Originally Posted by 89GT
93 FOX
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07-03-10, 10:30 PM #7Junior Member
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they had a recall on ignition switches so it could be that
89 GT Single turbo, 42lb injectors, 70mm throttle body, custom heads....rest is a secret..lol
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07-08-10, 12:32 AM #8Member
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I was thinking that too, but it has been great for over a month now. It would crank even with the ignition signal wire disconnected... not a fun ordeal
89 Gt
E303 cam (I think)
Sub-frame connectors
I think it has a port job
Might be re-geared
Set up for nitrous (police removed it)
Give me a break, it was from an impound lot, It's quick that is all I know.
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07-08-10, 12:40 AM #9Junior Member
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with the signal wire diconnected and it still starts then its the solenoid
89 GT Single turbo, 42lb injectors, 70mm throttle body, custom heads....rest is a secret..lol
92 Notch Hellion turbo kit, 306, gt40y heads, lots more
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