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Need Some Help, Starter Wont Shut OFF!!!

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  • Start date Start date Sep 24, 2004

Kdubslugga

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I got in my car to take it to school yesterday and turned the key to start it up, and it started but the starter didnt go off. So i turned the key back and pulled it out of the ignition but the starter wouldnt turn off. It was like i had the key in the car still trying to start it up?? I was freaking out and didnt know what the heck to do, so i ran inside and grabbed a bunch of wrenchs to disconnect the battery. Yeah not one of them fit, so i twisted and pulled up on the negative battery cable and it slipped off. But if i touch the cable to the battery terminal, the starter is still stuck on. I dunno what to check really. I looked at the manual, i guess i narrowed it down to the starter or the starter relay solenoid "the thing thats right in front of the blaster coil, on the drivers side fender". So i dont even know where start, whadda you guys suggest, whadda you think it is???
 

mustangsquared

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Its the starter relay (near the battery)

here is a link to my solution:
http://forums.stangnet.com/showthread.php?t=499800
also if you search for my login and look for the "best way to blow up a 91 lx " you will get all the details and trouble shooting advice.
 

Kdubslugga

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I just lightly tapped the relay with a wrench and it works fine now, so i know what needs replaced. Thanks for the help mustangsquared, saved me lots of time, and from a big headache!!
 
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