1996 Ford Ranger Would Make Starter Stay Engaged After Replacing Relay

1996 FORD RANGER
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What would make a starter stay engaged after replacing starter and relay?
Feb 25, 2013 at 5:49 PM
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Pull the small red wire off the relay. If the starter still keeps on cranking, that solenoid is stuck on. If it clicks off, and clicks back on when you reconnect that wire, something is wrong with the ignition switch.
Feb 25, 2013 at 10:44 PM
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