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89 escort starts on its own


rohicks
12-07-2003, 02:12 AM
Hello all, my buddy has a 89 escort and he recently had to replace a fusible link that had melted. Now when he connects the negative back to the battery it starts to turn over on its own. I think that the wires could be backwards but dont know which ones. Please help, thanks in advance.

herefordman
12-08-2003, 01:50 PM
Sounds like the starter solenoid is hooked up backwards

mechy1barry
12-08-2003, 02:42 PM
check ign, switch.and associated wiring!

rohicks
12-08-2003, 08:11 PM
I've got him checking for both, but was kind of wondering, if anyone had a digital camera and could take pictures of how the solenoid is wired it would be huge help. My email address is rob.hicks2@us.army.mil. This would let us know for sure. Thanks for all the replies.

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