Stater Relay PICTURE NEEDED!

[stang22]

I know there is only 1 wire on the front terminal.You said there are "2" wires that run from the starter.Correct,there are 2 wires than runs from the starter,on the later models.All pre- 91 models that i've seen had only 1 wire coming from the starter.And in either case,only 1 of them goes to the front relay terminal.The older models dont have that smaller wire coming from the starter.Least not the ones i've seen.Maybe it's a difference on automatic transmissions.Because the '89 I owned was a 5 spd and the '92 is an Auto.Or maybe like I said it is because I have a factory alarm wired.Maybe the second wire is a starter kill relay or something.I am not certain.

The reason all of this is so fresh is because I just hide my wires and had to reconnect my solenoid. I got some tips from ALMOST STOCK and I am almost certain that he has the same wires running from his starter and his in an 1989. No biggy though, as long as they get thier problems worked out.

Tim

EDIT: ALMOST STOCK may have a mini torque starter, this may be why. Good information to know the difference though.

 

[MustangLX-5.0]

This is off of MASONOZZ's car. It is a 1992 Vert. Hope this helps.

Tim

That photo is a bit whacked.Did he relocate his starter relay? I can't tell where exactly the relay is sitting.Looks like it's way down below the strut tower.And what is a tire doing in his engine compartment?


Also...Jade,the relay looks exactly the same as the one on the pre -91 models.If I had a camera i'd take a pic and show mine.It sits in the same location and still has the plastic cover that goes over the relay and ignition coil.And Stang22,i'd agree about your friend having a newer starter in his 89.It's a better upgrade than a stock replacement.But you would probably have to change over the flywheel cover and maybe other things to support the new starter.

 

[stang22]

That photo is a bit whacked.Did he relocate his starter relay? I can't tell where exactly the relay is sitting.Looks like it's way down below the strut tower.And what is a tire doing in his engine compartment?

Right, when you hide the wires, you hide the solenoid in the wheel well.

Tim

 

[MustangLX-5.0]

Oh I see,that pic is taken from outside the front fender with splash shield removed.Makes it look good but not good if you have to get the wires or relay later on.

 

[mstang93lx]

mstang93lx - Your Starter relay is sticking.Once I Had replaced my starter relay on my previous '89 GT and about a week after getting it in,the same thing happened.Had to hurry up and pop the hood and whip the battery cable off before it roasted my brand new starter.If it sticks even once...replace it.

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where is my starter relay??


so let me see if i get this straight about the wiring, the wire coming up from the starter goes to the terminal by itself, all other wires including the positive battery cable goes on on the other terminal.....am i right?

 

[ALMOST STOCK]

mstang93lx

so let me see if i get this straight about the wiring, the wire coming up from the starter goes to the terminal by itself, all other wires including the positive battery cable goes on on the other terminal.....am i right

That's exactly how my 89 is wired, so I'd say you right.

MustangLX-5.0

Oh I see,that pic is taken from outside the front fender with splash shield removed.Makes it look good but not good if you have to get the wires or relay later on.

I'm just curious as to how many times you’ve have you had to get to your solenoid (starter relay) let’s just use as an example in the last four or five years or so? Let alone worry about the wiring of the relay or any other electrical parts. Like I said I’m curious, and I’m not trying to start some sort of pi$$ing war.
I've owned my 89 since May of 89 and I've never changed the relay, or starter or any other electrical component since I've owned the car. Wait that's a lie, I have changed the battery twice.

stang22

The reason all of this is so fresh is because I just hide my wires and had to reconnect my solenoid. I got some tips from ALMOST STOCK and I am almost certain that he has the same wires running from his starter and his in an 1989. No biggy though, as long as they get thier problems worked out.

Tim

EDIT: ALMOST STOCK may have a mini torque starter, this may be why. Good information to know the difference though

Tim you're absouletly right! The pic you have posted is exactly how FORD ran the wires to the stock (and in my case original starter relay/ solenoid).
Sorry but I do not have a mini torque starter.

Here are some pics of stock 14 year old starter relay or Solenoid which ever you perfer to call it.

 

[gearheadboy]

THIS POST IS MAKING ME DIZZY.
WHAT IS A STARTER RELAY? HE HE.
I really liked the "what is a tire doing in the engine compartment" bout drowned in Pepsi!

 

[seijirou]

What is a tire doing in the engine compartment.

ROFL