Why is my car not turning over

Tiny
WOODYSAN
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  • 1989 FORD MUSTANG
  • 16,500 MILES
I have a 89 mustang with a 5.0. Motor, the problem I am having, is I can push start the car and it runs fine, but as soon as I shut it down it will not start up, I can hear the starter solenoid, the horn and lights work, when I turn the key on the fuel pump engages, I engage the clutch and all that I get is the sound of the starter solenoid. The starter will not engage none what so ever. Also there is a lot of heat under the engine bay
Friday, January 6th, 2012 AT 12:49 AM

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Tiny
RASMATAZ
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Have the starter motor load tested and then check and test the starter relay and then get back with me-
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Friday, January 6th, 2012 AT 12:57 AM
Tiny
ROBLAUDERDALE
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Does the starter still have the heat shieled on it. I have had them go out with out some cover over it with headers. Check the wire conectiomn on the starter they come loose sometimes.
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Saturday, January 14th, 2012 AT 9:02 PM
Tiny
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TEST FOR START SIGNAL AT THE STARTER FROM THE INGITION SWITCH ON THE STARTER SELONIOD. IF YOU HAVE THIS THE STARTER IS BAD. TY FOR USING 2CARPROS
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Saturday, January 14th, 2012 AT 9:47 PM

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