mustang wont start?
#1
mustang wont start?
my buddy has an 86 GT. last weekend is stang left him stranded a ways away from his house. here is the problem- vehicle won't start. sometimes turning the key to the "on" position will shut off all power inside the car. turn the key to the start position and same thing but always. threw in a new starter, starter solenoid, and ignition switch, same result. cleaned battery terminals-nothing. so basically the starter will not crank the engine over at all. any suggestions would be much appreciated.
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#3
RE: mustang wont start?
Yep tried to jump start it the day that it happened and no luck and the battery has 12.7 volts, more than enough to at least get the starter turning.
Thanks for the input though.
Thanks for the input though.
#7
RE: mustang wont start?
Turn the key to on. Short the 2 terminals on the starter with a long screwdriver. Should get it started so you can get it home. Unless there is a bad ground somewhere and it keeps shutting the car off.
#10
RE: mustang wont start?
Try what Sideways said.
Jump the two terminals on the starter solenoid (fender behind batt) and if the car cranks it is the solenoid.
I have had friends, including me, that had a solenoid go out right after I bought it.
That is the only thing that can turn everything OFF when the key is in the start position.
Jump the two terminals on the starter solenoid (fender behind batt) and if the car cranks it is the solenoid.
I have had friends, including me, that had a solenoid go out right after I bought it.
That is the only thing that can turn everything OFF when the key is in the start position.