New starter installed and it started to start without the key in the start position

Tiny
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  • 1992 LEXUS LS 400
  • 4.0L
  • V8
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 200 MILES
I have recently purchased a new starter and put it in, put it all back together and when I went to start it it started to start before I got the key to the start position. So now I have recently checked the battery and it is good, I also checked the big wire that goes to the starter it had power. So I checked the little wire's and neither had power. I hope you will help me with my car. Sincerely, Tim Newton
Monday, April 23rd, 2018 AT 1:55 AM

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Tiny
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Good morning.

When you say two little wires, I am concerned as I only remember one wire.

Also, you said there was no power to the little wire but it started anyway. Have you made sure the wires are not touching each other?

I also suspect the ignition switch.

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Monday, April 23rd, 2018 AT 5:11 AM
Tiny
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I tested the fuse box where the starter relay switch is and I used a test light the big wire had power but the one that plugs in did not. The one on the solenoid does not either.
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Monday, April 23rd, 2018 AT 8:28 PM
Tiny
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Would the mass air flow have anything to do with not starting? And one last thing. I hear a clicking right side by the headlight when I try to turn it over.
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Monday, April 23rd, 2018 AT 8:37 PM
Tiny
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Did you receive the pictures?
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Monday, April 23rd, 2018 AT 8:39 PM
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Sorry, no pictures.

No, the mass air flow has no effect on this issue.

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Tuesday, April 24th, 2018 AT 4:28 AM
Tiny
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Thanks.
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Tuesday, April 24th, 2018 AT 4:46 AM
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If you could resend the pictures, I would love to see them and continue.

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Tuesday, April 24th, 2018 AT 5:01 AM
Tiny
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Here are those pictures you requested:
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Tuesday, April 24th, 2018 AT 6:41 PM
Tiny
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Here are some pictures:
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Tuesday, April 24th, 2018 AT 6:42 PM
Tiny
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And more.
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Tuesday, April 24th, 2018 AT 7:32 PM
Tiny
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Well I just found a blown 20 amp fuse ECU.
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Tuesday, April 24th, 2018 AT 11:28 PM
Tiny
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I am sorry EFI fuse 20 amp.
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Tuesday, April 24th, 2018 AT 11:32 PM
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Okay, did you replace it and retest?

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Wednesday, April 25th, 2018 AT 4:13 AM
Tiny
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No.
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Wednesday, April 25th, 2018 AT 2:52 PM
Tiny
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Did not think about it and figured it was good. I will retest now and will let you know as soon as I am done.
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Wednesday, April 25th, 2018 AT 2:55 PM
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Keep us updated.

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Wednesday, April 25th, 2018 AT 3:31 PM
Tiny
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What is the safest and easiest way to test the starter while its in the car? And I have a fluke 335 clamp meter can I use it anyway for my Lexus? And did you receive my pictures?
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Wednesday, April 25th, 2018 AT 3:39 PM
Tiny
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Starter is good.
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Thursday, April 26th, 2018 AT 10:56 AM
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Good. Put it back together and test. Sounds like you got it.

My concern is why did that fuse blow. They fail for a reason. If it does it again, you will need to find the reason the fuse is failing.

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Thursday, April 26th, 2018 AT 3:54 PM
Tiny
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There is no power in the little wire's when I try to start it.
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Thursday, April 26th, 2018 AT 3:56 PM

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