1984 Ford Thunderbird Crank Moter Starter Stays Ingaged Pull Battery Cable Shut

1984 FORD THUNDERBIRD
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RAT ROD
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Crank moter Starter stays ingaged Have to pull Battery Cable to Shut Off. Even when key is shut off. Put possitive on & Its Drawing power all the time.
Nov 22, 2012 at 2:13 PM
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CARADIODOC
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Unplug the small red wire on top of the starter solenoid. If the starter still cranks, the contact disc inside the solenoid is stuck and the unit must be replaced. If no cranking occurs until you reconnect that wire, look at the ignition switch.
Nov 22, 2012 at 10:34 PM
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