SPONSORED LINKS

Solenoids and replacing the starter

Tiny
TSGIRL193
  • MEMBER
  • 1993 FORD TEMPO
  • 2.3L
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 15,000 MILES
I have a solenoid on the firewall and there is also one on the starter. Is this the way the car came? Also I had someone change the starter and when he put it back in it just clicks and doesn't turn over. Since I wasn't the one who took it out I'm not sure where the wires go.
SPONSORED LINKS
Tuesday, January 28th, 2014 AT 3:21 AM

1 Reply

Tiny
KNOWLEDGE IS POWER
  • MECHANIC
  • 1,136 POSTS
Yes your car came this way. Here is the wiring diagrams so you can see how the system works and guides to help you test and get the problem fixed.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-a-starter-motor

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-use-a-test-light-circuit-tester

Check out the diagrams (Below). Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.

Cheers
Image (Click to make bigger)
Thumb
SPONSORED LINKS
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Tuesday, January 28th, 2014 AT 3:50 AM

Please login or register to post a reply.

Related Starter Replace/Remove Content

Starter Replacement
VIDEO
Starter Replacement
Instructional repair video
Starter Motor Replacement
GUIDE
Starter Motor Replacement
A starter motor is a high torque motor that utilizes a small pinion gear to contact the flywheel and a starter solenoid to initiate the electrical connection when the...
VIEW MORE

Sponsored links