1991 Mustang (What is this part called)

Bacon604 · 03-01-2007

Hey, i have a 91 5L Just wondering what the part beside the coil is called heres a pic i circled it http://i4.tinypic.com/3y2cisj.jpg

Thanks!

shakerhood · 03-01-2007

Cant tell exactly from your Pic, but that is about the location of the Starter Solenoid

Bacon604 · 03-01-2007

Thanks shakerhood. Such a helpful, not to mention quick responding mustang site love it!

downsideup09 · 03-01-2007

how about a close up...

87stang 5.0 · 03-01-2007

yeah its the starter solinoid

shakerhood · 03-02-2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bacon604

Thanks shakerhood. Such a helpful, not to mention quick responding mustang site love it!

No Problem, glad we could help. Were you having a problem are just wanting to know what it was?

mlgproclyde · 03-02-2007

someone said my starter seloniod was bad, they used a screw driver to get a connection becaus ethey said the seloniod was bad, what do i do?

soad · 03-02-2007

its actually a starter solenoid switch. the solenoid is on the side of the starter. (thank you rctc auto mechanics class!)

its uspposedly a common part to go out. its relatively easy to change as well. one can do it in just a few minutes. just make sure you put all the connections back where they are supposed to be.

its a simple procedure to change it. grab a new one from your local auto parts store, and then move all the stuff off the old on onto the new one. make sure you dont over tighten the bolts on the copper studs. i broke a stud that way and had to go back and get a new one.

mlgproclyde · 03-02-2007

so do you think i need a new one?

**EagleAutosports** · 03-02-2007

If it's giving you trouble, go ahead and replace it. This is something you shouldn't scrimp on since it determines if your car starts or not and it will always choose the absolute wrong time to leave you stranded.

mlgproclyde · 03-02-2007

yes and it did, so how much do these cost and where can i get one?

**EagleAutosports** · 03-02-2007

The name is starter motor relay, and it should be around $20-$25. You can get it at your local dealership, order it from someone like 5.0 Resto or Year One, or even Auto Zone or Advance, although I'd go to the dealership. Be quicker than ordering it.

mlgproclyde · 03-02-2007

ok i think im going to do that then, i hope thats it, so do you think the coil is still good?

**EagleAutosports** · 03-02-2007

Should be. If not, you can get one for about $40. MSD, Accel, Mallory, Performance Distributors all have them too around $40.

mlgproclyde · 03-02-2007

ok man thanks i hope it works so i can start driving my fox,