Solenoid keeps going out

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Aug 16, 2008 | 05:36 PM

kevinkizzle

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Solenoid keeps going out

I have a 1980 F150 with the 300 I6. I just replaced the starter and solenoid a little over a month ago. Last weekend, I went to start it and it wouldn't start and when I let go of the ignition, the starter was still trying to start the engine. It did this until the battery went dead. I replaced the solenoid and charged the battery and it ran fine for a couple days and did the same thing. I then took back the old solenoid (Borg Warner) and switched it out for a motorcraft. Then today, the solenoid wouldn't disengage AGAIN. Can anyone shed some light on how to fix this permanently?

Aug 16, 2008 | 11:30 PM

srercrcr

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You might try the Electrical forum....I'm leaning more to the ignition switch.

Aug 17, 2008 | 01:35 AM

Sycostang67

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I'm thinking you ignition switch is sticking as well. Was it still going even after you removed the keys?

Aug 17, 2008 | 03:39 AM

shadylane

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Disconnect the small wire from the solenoid. If it stops cranking then its a wiring or ignition switch problem. If it keeps on cranking it has to be the solenoid. I've had several new solinoides that were new, but bad lately.

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