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Old 09-24-2008, 10:14 AM
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HI All,
Our 05 Mustang with the 4.0lt. and 55k miles has began to start a second or so slower than from new. We usually crank and it starts immediatly, now over the last couple of days it cranks for a second or so longer than normal before starting. New air filter, plugs and cleaned throttle body. Still no change. Any ideas would be appreciated.
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Old 09-24-2008, 10:25 AM
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original battery? Have you checked to make sure you dont have a dead cell?
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Old 09-24-2008, 11:27 AM
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Fuel filter? Maybe pressure is taking a bit longer to build up.
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Old 09-24-2008, 12:05 PM
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Will do a battery load and change FF
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Old 09-24-2008, 12:59 PM
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nice call on the battery, overlooked as it's only 3 years old.
failed the load test.
thanks for help
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Old 09-24-2008, 04:28 PM
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No problem. Glad it was something simple.
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Old 09-25-2008, 07:56 AM
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Get one of these charger/desulfators,they really DO work.

http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalo...er11-11671.php

I have two of them and they are working continuously to keep my batteries in top shape.I've brought batteries back from the dead using them.
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