starting issues
04-24-2009, 02:36 PM
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starting issues
have a 2003 GT 5spd and having some starting issues.
first noticed battery was dead yesterday night, jumped it and charged it up. still would not start, was getting single click then nothing. gave up after tapping on starter and jumpering the 2 pins.
today, went to charge battery again (dead again), then attempted to start. nothing, no click. and when i released the key to "on" position, it gives a loud "BEEEEEEEP" continuously out of speakers, and aftermarket head unit kicks out the CD i had in it. gauge does not sweep.
thinkin something is grounded. possibly a blown fuse or something? checking fuses now.
help asap would be appreciated need to get this thing started tonight if possible...
first noticed battery was dead yesterday night, jumped it and charged it up. still would not start, was getting single click then nothing. gave up after tapping on starter and jumpering the 2 pins.
today, went to charge battery again (dead again), then attempted to start. nothing, no click. and when i released the key to "on" position, it gives a loud "BEEEEEEEP" continuously out of speakers, and aftermarket head unit kicks out the CD i had in it. gauge does not sweep.
thinkin something is grounded. possibly a blown fuse or something? checking fuses now.
help asap would be appreciated need to get this thing started tonight if possible...
04-24-2009, 03:29 PM
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mmm yea, had battery tested.. tested good.
thinkin its the starter.. maybe gunna pull it off...
oh and i solved the noise issue, so its only the not starting problem.
the cheapo wiring kit that i bought for the head unit was grounding itself out inside the dash. found some other loose connections that could have been causing my battery to drain and also explains why i wasnt getting any bass on the left side of my car... lol... note to self: upgrade cheapo harness and head unit.
thinkin its the starter.. maybe gunna pull it off...
oh and i solved the noise issue, so its only the not starting problem.
the cheapo wiring kit that i bought for the head unit was grounding itself out inside the dash. found some other loose connections that could have been causing my battery to drain and also explains why i wasnt getting any bass on the left side of my car... lol... note to self: upgrade cheapo harness and head unit.
04-26-2009, 03:09 PM
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still unable to get her started. this sux cuz i wanna get her into the shop for some much needed TLC.
im thinkin bout turnin the crank to see if it turns (make sure im not gettin into suttin more serious) then sprayin some WD-40 onto the starter bolts. cant get em off, they're torqued down pretty good.
if worse comes to worse i could push start it i suppose :/ tho i would rather not attempt cuz i've never had to do it.
im thinkin bout turnin the crank to see if it turns (make sure im not gettin into suttin more serious) then sprayin some WD-40 onto the starter bolts. cant get em off, they're torqued down pretty good.
if worse comes to worse i could push start it i suppose :/ tho i would rather not attempt cuz i've never had to do it.
04-26-2009, 08:48 PM
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bump.
think im gunna get AAA tow it to the shop for me. got a free membership when my mom signed up like 6 months ago.
hope they dont gouge me too much for a starter :/ i still have other work i gotta pay for lol... maybe i should start lookin for some on ebay lol...
think im gunna get AAA tow it to the shop for me. got a free membership when my mom signed up like 6 months ago.
hope they dont gouge me too much for a starter :/ i still have other work i gotta pay for lol... maybe i should start lookin for some on ebay lol...
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