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Old May 24, 2009 | 12:35 AM
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Starter Wont Stop!

i went to start my 91 f-250 the other day, and it fired up fine but when i let off the starter, it didnt stop turning over the motor. i could turn the key to "off" and the truck would shut off but the starter would keep turning over the motor. i need to get the truck fixed by monday, so any help is appreciated. i will post the solution to the problem when i find it. any suggestions?
 
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Old May 24, 2009 | 12:40 AM
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I think your starter solenoid is stuck in the energized position. I have had it happen to me.
 
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Old May 24, 2009 | 12:42 AM
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Pull the wire with the rubber boot off of the starter relay. Does it still want to crank non stop?

The positive battery cable connects to the starter relay.

The wire with the rubber boot connects to the ignition switch.
 
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Old May 24, 2009 | 12:43 AM
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thats kinda what i was thinking. also, the previous owner afro-engineered an aftermarket fuse panel and some of the wiring is all janky. could be a short?
 
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Old May 24, 2009 | 08:21 AM
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Perhaps your previous statement (immediately above) could be reworded slightly?
 
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Old May 24, 2009 | 11:23 PM
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oh yeah, sorry... anyways when i went out there this morning, i gave the starter a few love taps with a hammer, and it fired up and has been working the entire day. i dont know how long it will stay working, but at least if it does it again i know how to fix it.
 
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