Throttle body diagnosis

2005 FORD MUSTANG
56,000 MILES
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RCAST69
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No start. I unplug the throttle body motor and then I get it to crank but no start and if I plug it back in it just clicks. what could be the problem?
Aug 9, 2020 at 1:42 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Good morning,

The throttle body connector has nothing to do with the starter working.

What connector? Can you post a picture of the connector for me to see?

I attached a wiring diagram for you to view of the starting system.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-wiring

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-an-electrical-relay-and-wiring-control-circuit

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Aug 9, 2020 at 4:45 AM
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