1983 f-150 starter stays engaged when bump starting soliniod replaced ignition switch & key lock cylinder

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TIM PARTRIDGE
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1983 f-150 starter stays engaged when bump starting soliniod replaced ignition switch & key lock cylinder
Mar 9, 2012 at 1:48 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Check the starter relay
Mar 9, 2012 at 1:51 PM
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CJ MEDEVAC
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EITHER YOUR SOLENOID IS INTERNALLY STICKING....IF SO, REPLACE THAT PUPPY

http://www.autozone.com/autozone/parts/Gold-Solenoid-Switch/1983-Ford-F150-1-2-ton-P-U-2WD/_/N-ikqdvZ9riee?itemIdentifier=184962_193396_9348_

OR SOMEHOW "S" WIRE OR "S" TERMINAL IS GETTING ENERGIZED ONCE THE SOLENOID IS ENERGIZED (COULD BE A WIRING PROBLEM)

MY ANSWER IN THIS POST MAY HELP--ANY QUESTIONS? JUST ASK

https://www.2carpros.com/questions/2010-other-makes-models-please-may-main-difference-between-fuse-fusible-link

THE MEDIC
Mar 9, 2012 at 7:31 PM
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