1994 Ford Escort starter

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1994 FORD ESCORT

Engine Mechanical problem
1994 Ford Escort 4 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic

even with the ignition turned OFF, key out If I the battery is connected - the starter starts operating( tries to start the vehicle) I was told that there was a secondary Soleniod that is either stuck open or closed - could it be the ignition control modual? Or is there really a secondary soleniod & where would it be @?

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DAVE H

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Do the ignition light's go off when you remove the key ???

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The starting system includes a 6-pole, 4-brush starting motor with solenoid-actuated drive, battery, starter/ignition switch, manual lever position sensor (A/T), clutch pedal position switch (M/T), starter relay (some models) and associated circuitry.

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Thursday, December 4th, 2008 AT 11:10 AM

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It had nothing to do with any lights - the car could be off, NO KEYS in it(they were in my pocket) & when u hooked up the battery, the starter would just start cranking - what it was was the wiring harness & the actual ignition switch had malfunctioned, & burnt out causing a cross-fire in the connections, i've wired in newer connectors & a new ignition switch & now it works perfect ----> but thanx

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Thursday, December 4th, 2008 AT 6:17 PM