starting issues

[mkspriggs]

hey guys i have a strange problem hopefully someon can help me with.as alot of you know i am doing alot to my car right now just finished the turbo swap and lots of interior fiberglassing and such.

i was going to try and turn over the car without starting just to make sure there wasnt any weried noises after my new rebuild when i put the key in and turned it to on the car tried starting already(mind you i said in the ''on'' position not start). once i noticed this i pulled the key out to get it to stop and the car continued to try and start with out the key in the tumbler. i had to dissconnect the battery to get it to stop.

any ideas?one of the head techs in my shop suggested the starter relay was bad but i dont understand how that woiuld affect it if it was trying to start in the on position.maybe if i went to start and it kept going because the relay is sticking.

the tumbler is brand new and was working the same day i pulled my engine to put the new engine in?any help would be great.i dont have access to an actual 90 manufacture shop manual.i have a haynes but those are worthless and chilton is any better.if anyone could get a good diagram for me and give me any ideas it would be great.thanks guys

 

[ddavisaf]

Did you by chance arc the starter wires while doing the rebuild? Also, make sure the wires aren't in contact with the starter casing. Have you checked the vehicle for shorts yet?