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Hey guys

So today I just finished converting my car from Auto to 5spd. When i went to start my car to take it for a test drive, as soon as i put the key in the ignition and turn it to the point were only the dash lights should come on along with the radio the starter engages and the car will start with the starter still spinning in attempt to start. It begins to start before i ever even turn the key to the start position. please help
 

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Look for a crossed ignition wire. The S-terminal wire might be powered by a key-on source, rather than in the'crank' only position. This could happen at the ignition switch itself or at the safety switch (if you did any wire splicing).

Depending upon how you spliced or rewired things, if the issue goes away when you take your foot off the clutch, that's telling (if it goes away, the issue is before the safety switch. If the starter keeps spinning after taking your foot off the clutch, the issue is likely after the safety switch. This assumes the switch is functional).

Good luck.
 

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Some diagrams of the ignition switch and starter circuits may be helpful...

Diagram courtesy of Tmoss & Stang&2birds


See the following website for some help from Tmoss (diagram designer) & Stang&2Birds (website host) for help on 88-95 wiring http://www.veryuseful.com/mustang/tech/engine/ Everyone should bookmark this site.

Ignition switch wiring
http://www.veryuseful.com/mustang/tech/engine/images/IgnitionSwitchWiring.gif

Fuel, alternator, A/C and ignition wiring
http://www.veryuseful.com/mustang/tech/engine/images/fuel-alt-links-ign-ac.gif

Complete computer, actuator & sensor wiring diagram for 88-91 Mass Air Mustangs
http://www.veryuseful.com/mustang/tech/engine/images/88-91_5.0_EEC_Wiring_Diagram.gif

Vacuum diagram 89-93 Mustangs
http://www.veryuseful.com/mustang/tech/engine/images/mustangFoxFordVacuumDiagram.jpg

HVAC vacuum diagram
http://www.veryuseful.com/mustang/tech/engine/images/Mustang_AC_heat_vacuum_controls.gif

See http://www.autozone.com/images/cds/gif/large/0900823d80195963.gif for 88-90 year cars .OR see http://www.autozone.com/images/cds/gif/large/0900823d80195964.gif for 91-93 year cars. See http://www.autozone.com/servlet/UiB..._us/0900823d/80/1d/db/3c/0900823d801ddb3c.jsp for 94-95 model cars.
 
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Thanks for the help guys, it ended up being that when i spliced a couple wires together two of them had a bare spot and were touching, once i wrapped them up the car started perfect
 
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