1994 Ford F150 starter continuously runs/ wiring the starte

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DV3780
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I recently had to replace my starter. I bought one from an auto salvage shop. The starter was originally for an '89 Ford E150. I installed and that went fine but the wiring is different on the new starter than the old one. the old one had an exposed solenoid where the wires were attached but the new one only has one screw post in the center and I assumed a covered solenoid under a metal shield how do I wire the new starter. Note when I attach the power to the starter and then to the battery the starer runs without the key in the ignition. thats is when I use either the power cable itself or the power cable with the smaller one that is present together
Apr 26, 2009 at 5:33 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Check the starter relay front of right fender apron behind battery
Apr 26, 2009 at 9:36 PM
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I havent replaced the relay yet but it does click when I jump it with a screwdriver. does that make a difference in determining if it is good?
Apr 27, 2009 at 5:11 AM
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RASMATAZ
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On the starter relay there's a small terminal that has a red and light blue wire-unplug it have helper hold ket in start -do you have power?? If so the relay is bad power present check the park and neutral position swith and ignition switch
Apr 27, 2009 at 10:30 AM
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