98 GT Won't start...more info inside
04-30-2010, 09:32 AM
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98 GT Won't start...more info inside
Ok everyone, I'm new to posting here so bear with me. I'm at work right now and would like some ideas to take home with me before I tear into it.
The Problem: I have a pretty stock 98 GT and just drove it yesterday no problems.
Today the car won't start. Power locks are fine. Put the key in ignition, turn it to ACC, all lights and indicators come on fine. Turn the key to start and all I hear is a soft 'click' behind dash. (Although I haven't listened for fuel pump so I don't know about that) Starter doesn't seem to be getting anything.
History: Car had starting problems in the past due to a small remote switch I had installed(after a period of not driving it the battery would be weak). The switch has been removed and battery replaced. I have been driving it for several weeks with no problems until today.
Thanks all!
~serf
The Problem: I have a pretty stock 98 GT and just drove it yesterday no problems.
Today the car won't start. Power locks are fine. Put the key in ignition, turn it to ACC, all lights and indicators come on fine. Turn the key to start and all I hear is a soft 'click' behind dash. (Although I haven't listened for fuel pump so I don't know about that) Starter doesn't seem to be getting anything.
History: Car had starting problems in the past due to a small remote switch I had installed(after a period of not driving it the battery would be weak). The switch has been removed and battery replaced. I have been driving it for several weeks with no problems until today.
Thanks all!
~serf
04-30-2010, 11:30 AM
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Ok everyone, I'm new to posting here so bear with me. I'm at work right now and would like some ideas to take home with me before I tear into it.
The Problem: I have a pretty stock 98 GT and just drove it yesterday no problems.
Today the car won't start. Power locks are fine. Put the key in ignition, turn it to ACC, all lights and indicators come on fine. Turn the key to start and all I hear is a soft 'click' behind dash. (Although I haven't listened for fuel pump so I don't know about that) Starter doesn't seem to be getting anything.
History: Car had starting problems in the past due to a small remote switch I had installed(after a period of not driving it the battery would be weak). The switch has been removed and battery replaced. I have been driving it for several weeks with no problems until today.
Thanks all!
~serf
The Problem: I have a pretty stock 98 GT and just drove it yesterday no problems.
Today the car won't start. Power locks are fine. Put the key in ignition, turn it to ACC, all lights and indicators come on fine. Turn the key to start and all I hear is a soft 'click' behind dash. (Although I haven't listened for fuel pump so I don't know about that) Starter doesn't seem to be getting anything.
History: Car had starting problems in the past due to a small remote switch I had installed(after a period of not driving it the battery would be weak). The switch has been removed and battery replaced. I have been driving it for several weeks with no problems until today.
Thanks all!
~serf
OK there are a few things to try..
DO you have a meter?
You need to check the voltage across the battery terminals, you want 12.5-13V.
You now need a second person to crank the car for you. Crawl underneath, and bang the starter with a hammer while the other person cranks. If that still doesn't work, examine the connections on the starter itself, might be corrosion on one of the wires. One of my rangers had a starter wire so corroded it broke in half lol. Had to replace that one...
If the battery is dead, you need to examine why. Jump start the thing and if it stays running, the alternator may be ok, but may be damaged only slightly and not charging enough. Limp it to autozone, and they can load test the battery and the alternator for FREE!
Good luck!
05-02-2010, 02:45 PM
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OK there are a few things to try..
DO you have a meter?
You need to check the voltage across the battery terminals, you want 12.5-13V.
You now need a second person to crank the car for you. Crawl underneath, and bang the starter with a hammer while the other person cranks. If that still doesn't work, examine the connections on the starter itself, might be corrosion on one of the wires. One of my rangers had a starter wire so corroded it broke in half lol. Had to replace that one...
If the battery is dead, you need to examine why. Jump start the thing and if it stays running, the alternator may be ok, but may be damaged only slightly and not charging enough. Limp it to autozone, and they can load test the battery and the alternator for FREE!
Good luck!
DO you have a meter?
You need to check the voltage across the battery terminals, you want 12.5-13V.
You now need a second person to crank the car for you. Crawl underneath, and bang the starter with a hammer while the other person cranks. If that still doesn't work, examine the connections on the starter itself, might be corrosion on one of the wires. One of my rangers had a starter wire so corroded it broke in half lol. Had to replace that one...
If the battery is dead, you need to examine why. Jump start the thing and if it stays running, the alternator may be ok, but may be damaged only slightly and not charging enough. Limp it to autozone, and they can load test the battery and the alternator for FREE!
Good luck!
05-03-2010, 06:41 AM
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05-03-2010, 12:31 PM
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