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1978 FORD FAIRMONT
130,000 MILES • 3.3L • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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MICK81
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hello
i had a problem a couple of weeks ago and thought i had fixed it, but I was wrong.

the starter would continue to attempt to start the car with ignition off and the key out.
I replaced battery cables starter and solenoid on fender.
It is doing it again. i have unplugged the key ignition.
I do not know what is left. Thank you, Michael
Jun 14, 2016 at 8:05 AM
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CARADIODOC
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The next time this happens, unplug the small red / blue wire on the starter solenoid. If it stops cranking, check for voltage on that wire.
Jun 14, 2016 at 8:15 AM
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MICK81
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there is no cylanod on starter you can get to. its on fender
Jun 14, 2016 at 8:26 AM
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CARADIODOC
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Yes. It has a red / blue wire plugged onto it. Unplug that to see if the starter stops cranking. You can also shift to reverse or drive to interrupt the circuit.
Jun 14, 2016 at 8:33 AM
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