starter solenoid

1990 FORD BRONCO
5 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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TRU1040
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i change my starter an solenoid...now the starter is spinning without the key being in the ignition...this only happens when i place the negative cable back on the battery...
Jul 10, 2011 at 6:20 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Best check and test the starter relay and ignition switch
Jul 10, 2011 at 6:27 PM
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CJ MEDEVAC
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You may not have your wires back in the same locations as they were, on the solenoid.

Or the starter is hung up

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Jul 10, 2011 at 6:30 PM
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i switch the wires around even put the old solenoid back on....and it still doin tht....what do you mean by starter hung up...(bad starter)?
Jul 10, 2011 at 6:38 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Disonnect the red and lite blue wire on the starter relay-and check for power-if present replace the ignition switch-
Jul 10, 2011 at 6:47 PM