Starter issue need advise

[Pitbull1052]

So I got the motor in this weekend filled it full of fluids connected the battery hit the key didnt turn over but the starter was sticking on even when i pulled the key. So replaced the starter same issue....... replaced the solenoid same issue..... what am i missing.... or could it just be that the solenoid is bad out of the box? think it could be tested without the starter hooked up so I don't burn it up? Any advice would be greatly apprecaited.......



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[tdm309]

Make sure that the ground from the battery is connected directly to the block and not to the timing cover. Either that or put a ground cable from the engine block to the frame. Make sure both surfaces are clean.

[BlazinEagle]

Also check the ignition switch in the column, when they get old they start to seperate and can cuse problems like this as well.

[mustang8998]

What year 'Stang and what kind of starter are you using.

[Pitbull1052]

1989 GT and factory style starter, I've got it grounded to the head and then from the head to the body......... everything was fine 6 months ago when the motor puked....

[NXcoupe]

+1 on the ignition switch, two torx bits under the steering column, they sell them at the big az or advance.

[Pitbull1052]

Thanks Mike think i'll pick on up on my way home

[blue5.8]

when i had this problem i didnt have a good ground at the starter solonide

[Pitbull1052]

when i had this problem i didnt have a good ground at the starter solonide





hmmmmm and you're the one who hooked up my ground...... lol :lol:

[blue5.8]

...:flipoff:

[chris91]

Hey Brad, did I tell you to check grounds? :)