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Old 06-15-2012, 04:46 PM
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i have a 95 cobra it starts but cranks slowly. then i drive it about at least a mile or more then shut it off come back out to start it after sittin about 10 to 15 min it cranks slowly but wont start n if i keep tryin to start it the ground wire starts smokin on the battery! any suggestions here? please!! thx
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Old 06-15-2012, 04:49 PM
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i really need help on this like to get out n cruise this weekend!!
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Old 06-15-2012, 05:30 PM
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Make sure your terminals are tightened and aren't corroded, if you can twist the connections at all they aren't tight enough
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Old 06-16-2012, 09:22 PM
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make sure the ground wire is grounded correctly and not corroded..., I think your starter is going out!!
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Old 06-17-2012, 09:27 PM
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if you have a multi meter on hand, check resistance on the starter wire. it should have no more than 1 ohm of resistance
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Old 06-18-2012, 06:13 AM
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Clean the connections on the wires and where they make contact to starter an battery, i would go ahead and check all grounds just to be sure
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