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83 F-250 ignition problems

Tiny
JJRAY
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  • 1983 FORD F-250
  • 4WD
My starter wont turn off after the engine starts.
Thursday, March 31st, 2011 AT 5:01 PM

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Tiny
CARADIODOC
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Pull the red / blue wire off the starter solenoid. If it keeps on cranking, the solenoid is sticking or it is wired wrong. Tap on it to see if it releases.
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Thursday, March 31st, 2011 AT 5:05 PM
Tiny
WRENCHTECH
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I have seen a lot of these solenoids stick after extended cranking. They don't like that.
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Thursday, March 31st, 2011 AT 6:17 PM

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