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1993 FORD THUNDERBIRD
V8 • FWD
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MKING36523
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the car starter engages by itself why is this happening?
Feb 20, 2011 at 4:04 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Could be the starter relay and the ignition switch
Feb 20, 2011 at 4:46 PM
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MKING36523
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ive changed the ignition switch already. but where is the starter rely located? how do i know if it is bad in the process of looking at it?
Feb 20, 2011 at 4:58 PM
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Follow the battery positive cable going to the starter motor it will take you to the starter relay-

Try banging on it when the starter continues to crank the engine over-could be sticking
Feb 20, 2011 at 5:16 PM
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MKING36523
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the battery cable positive goes to the starter soliniod is that it that is mounted to the firewall? if so that has been replaced too.
Feb 20, 2011 at 6:31 PM
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Last place will be the ignition switch
Feb 20, 2011 at 6:34 PM
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MKING36523
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that is located underneath the steering column and is like a rectangle box that plugs in? if so that has been replaced to that is what is puzzling me.
Feb 20, 2011 at 6:37 PM
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is there anything else it could be?
Feb 20, 2011 at 6:57 PM