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rednos_17 Mar 23, 2011 04:53 PM

Starter Solenoid keeps spinning
 
I recently put a new engine in my 93 fd and now when I turn the key to acc the starter solenoid keeps spinning. Anyone know why or what to look for? Also, I have a female plug with 4 wires coming from the driver's side firewall and I don't know where it goes. It's the same size plug as the male connector for the ignition coil harness. Any input would be much appreciated.

AzEKnightz Mar 23, 2011 06:06 PM

Well, if it is bolted correctly onto the transmission and it kept spinning, you need a starter.

-AzEKnightz

rednos_17 Mar 23, 2011 06:26 PM

I thought it was the solenoid. So I replaced both the starter and solenoid. Still spins.

t-von Mar 23, 2011 09:27 PM

Is your car an auto? If so did you put the flex plate on backwards? A new starter should be kicking it's internal gear out so it engages the flywheel teeth. By the way, the solenoids on a starter don't spin. They only send power to the motor.

rednos_17 Mar 23, 2011 10:17 PM

No its a manual. So, what could make the starter spin by just turning the key to acc? This is a new starter I put on and it's doing the same thing my old one did.


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