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06-06-2008, 10:35 PM
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starting problems.. tried everything HELP
Hey guys, I'm pretty new to the site and was hoping for your help. I have a fox mustang gt 1989 and was having some starting issues. When I try to turn on the car it won't turn over instead it acts as if it drains the battery to where I can't turn it at all. I took the battery which is fairly new to test it and they said the battery was fine. So I'm assuming its not transferring enough power.. although my meter inside the dash says the battery is pretty low.. I just got the fuel pump replaced, starter selonoid replaced, alternator replaced, and ignition module replaced. A couple of people suggested that it was the ground wires.. but I only found one going from negative battery to a cast iron water pump.. didn't see any for the starter just the wires going from the starter relay to it.. any ideas?
thanks
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06-07-2008, 06:33 AM
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Cobra Make, Engine: ERA 289 FIA #2100 Rio Red Wimbledon White Stripes 302 stroked to 331 Webers Richmond Road Race 5 speed
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I had a Bronco II that had a dead short in the starter. Drained the battery in a matter of minutes. Take out the starter and have it tested at your local auto parts store.
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06-07-2008, 06:47 AM
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Start with what Snakebit said and if the starter is good, then measure your voltage at the starter terminal with a meter. Also check for a ground from the block to the frame. Did this just happen suddenly or has it happened slowly over a period of time?
Ron
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06-07-2008, 07:41 AM
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Cobra Make, Engine: SPF_R_/BRG/FRBoss302/327CI/FordEFI/Under_Car_Exh/
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The other thing could be coroded battery cables, or a bad solenoid.
Cables can be checked with a multi meter for 0ohms resistance. If you bend the cables and hear crackling inside --replace them.
Steve
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06-07-2008, 09:06 AM
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Ok thanks I will do that, this has been happening over a short period of time.. next step is checking my starter (Pain to take out lol)
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06-07-2008, 11:01 AM
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Cobra Make, Engine: SPF1049 Titanium w/black stripes, 351W with Trick Flow Heads, Tremec 3550
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Like Ron 61 said ... check for a good ground wire between the block and the frame.
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06-07-2008, 01:02 PM
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I agree with the starter and cables. Have you replaced the cables at all?
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