5.0L (1979-1995) Mustang Technical discussions on 5.0 Liter Mustangs within. This does not include the 5.0 from the 2011 Mustang GT. That information is in the 2005-1011 section.

she wont start

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 11-07-2009, 12:34 PM
  #1  
jwest1292
Thread Starter
 
jwest1292's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: new york
Posts: 36
Default she wont start

ok so i have a new battery and new terminals and the alternator is good i had it tested andit started right up for a few weeks then i go to turn the key and theres a clicking noise like the battery is dead is there something draining the battery or maybe something else please help
jwest1292 is offline  
Old 11-07-2009, 03:28 PM
  #2  
mjr46
D.R. THE PATHETIC DORK
 
mjr46's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: West Virginia
Posts: 30,863
Default

recharge battery then hook a dvom set to amps hooked in series with neg battery terminal and battery post and measure parasitic draw 25-50 milliamp = safe at rest draw
mjr46 is offline  
Old 11-07-2009, 07:25 PM
  #3  
jwest1292
Thread Starter
 
jwest1292's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: new york
Posts: 36
Default

is there anyother way or thing
jwest1292 is offline  
Old 11-07-2009, 10:48 PM
  #4  
88 notch
1st Gear Member
 
88 notch's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: illinois
Posts: 130
Default

I have seen a few passenger sunvisor lights staying on all the time
88 notch is offline  
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
zsmart
Convertible Tech
2
02-29-2016 08:33 AM
1TUFF302
5.0L (1979-1995) Mustang
11
11-05-2015 04:02 PM
StalkerGT
5.0L (1979-1995) Mustang
13
09-25-2015 02:41 PM
dalefrancis88
5.0L General Discussion
2
09-11-2015 07:15 AM
5.0 kevo
5.0L (1979-1995) Mustang
6
09-03-2015 06:24 PM



Quick Reply: she wont start



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 01:03 AM.