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Old Dec 29, 2001 | 08:31 AM
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When I went to start my truck (1989 F-150, 5.0L 4x4) yesterday, it started fine, but the starter motor kept spinning. I could turn the engine off and take the key out and the starter motor would keep running. I had to pull the ground battery cable to stop the starter. I replaced both the starter and selenoid about 15 months (13000 mi) ago. The starter is a reman. model. Could it be something in the starter hung up? I thought that the selenoid controle the flow of juice to the starter motor, could it be that? I'd like to get this fixed today so I don't have to find another vehicle when I leave for vacation tomorrow.
 
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Old Dec 29, 2001 | 09:13 AM
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Change the solenoid...it's hanging up.
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Old Dec 29, 2001 | 01:16 PM
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Good call. It was the selenoid. $15, 5 minutes and I'm back in business.
 
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Old Dec 29, 2001 | 02:30 PM
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