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1993 Ford Thunderbird Repair Question


Topics covered: Starter, Ignition switch, Battery.
Mileage: No information provided.

Asked on February 20, 2011

Starter

The car starter engages by itself why is this happening?
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Answer

Replied on February 20, 2011

Could be the starter relay and the ignition switch

Tiny Answered by rasmataz
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Replied on February 20, 2011

ive changed the ignition switch already. but where is the starter rely located? how do i know if it is bad in the process of looking at it?

Tiny Response from mking36523
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Replied on February 20, 2011

Follow the battery positive cable going to the starter motor it will take you to the starter relay-

Try banging on it when the starter continues to crank the engine over-could be sticking

Tiny Answered by rasmataz
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Replied on February 20, 2011

the battery cable positive goes to the starter soliniod is that it that is mounted to the firewall? if so that has been replaced too.

Tiny Response from mking36523
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Replied on February 20, 2011

Last place will be the ignition switch

Tiny Answered by rasmataz
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Replied on February 20, 2011

that is located underneath the steering column and is like a rectangle box that plugs in? if so that has been replaced to that is what is puzzling me.

Tiny Response from mking36523
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Replied on February 20, 2011

is there anything else it could be?

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