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Apr 30, 2005 | 02:13 PM

Nancy

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1986 GT starting problems

I have a 1986 Mustang GT automatic with 96,000 miles on it. I have a problem with hot starting. It starts fine cold but if I drive it and then stop and do errends somewhere the enging cranks very slowly. Usually after about 3 tries it t will start.

I have had the starter replaced 3 times.

Any hints?

Apr 30, 2005 | 03:09 PM

hunterzach_02

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RE: 1986 GT starting problems

sounds like starter to me. I have had that problem several times, but in different cars. You may also want to try the solenoid and wires (power and ground). Possibly a keyswitch, but I dont really think it is this.

Apr 30, 2005 | 04:17 PM

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RE: 1986 GT starting problems

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ORIGINAL: Nancy

I have a 1986 Mustang GT automatic with 96,000 miles on it. I have a problem with hot starting. It starts fine cold but if I drive it and then stop and do errends somewhere the enging cranks very slowly. Usually after about 3 tries it t will start.

I have had the starter replaced 3 times.

Any hints?

you got the ford mini starter ,,how does your cables look ..bigger is better...

Apr 30, 2005 | 06:24 PM

TRL12087

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From: Massachusetts

RE: 1986 GT starting problems

i had a similar problem with my 86, i had messed with the charging system for a while with no solution. all i did was change my battery cables and now its fine