car wont start

Green676 · 12-12-2002, 04:36 PM

I recently purchased a 67 ford mustang. It has had electrical problems since day two. Now my car is having problems starting. Someone told me it was the starter and cylinoid so I replaced them. That didn't work at first but I eventually got it started. Then it made a loud buzzing noise so I turned it off. I tried to start it again but all the cylinoid would do is make a clicking sound. I believe my wiring could be bad...or at least that's what evryone has told me. If you have any idea what my problem is please let me know. thanks.

ponyexpress289 · 12-13-2002, 12:29 PM

but i had the same problems
i changes ther starter, and selenoid, and battery
but i cant remember what exactly it was
o and it did work after i changed them

restridge · 12-14-2002, 06:10 PM

I had the same problem a couple of years ago. I replaced the solenoid. It worked for awhile then it started clicking like you said. The solenoid has a plunger in it & it can go bad & act like that. I took the solenoid back & got another. It still works fine.
I just replaced the solenoid in my F150 too. If you turn the key & get no sound, it's usually the solenoid.

blownbyyou · 12-15-2002, 06:05 PM

i had the same problem. till i changed the starter. change your starter and that should make it work.sometimes the cylinoid has a metal bracket inside which gets stuck too, tap on it with a hammer, and then try to start it. if that does not work beat it with the hammer, and try again.

The Deuce · 12-15-2002, 08:36 PM

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Originally posted by blownbyyou
i had the same problem. till i changed the starter. change your starter and that should make it work.sometimes the cylinoid has a metal bracket inside which gets stuck too, tap on it with a hammer, and then try to start it. if that does not work beat it with the hammer, and try again.

And if that doesn't work, get a really big hammer and go to town on it. Then try it again.

thunderbolt · 12-16-2002, 12:54 PM

I vote for bad battery or bad electrical connections. Your new solenoid is making a buzzing sound which is indictive of low voltage. If the battery checks out good I would have someone do some testing of the electrical connections. Also be sure to check your grounding strap between the motor and frame. It could be loose causing gremlins.

71grande · 12-16-2002, 09:15 PM

I personaly like the hammer idea. heck if it dont work after 3 or 4 sessions you will be forced to get a new on, but heck you got to beat it with a hammer first!

Mike

restridge · 12-17-2002, 09:31 PM

The solenoid only cost me 8 bucks & if it doesn't work you can take it back.

Ron1 · 12-18-2002, 12:45 PM

Definitely a battery/battery cable issue and possibly the charging system, since it does not appear the battery is holding a charge. Check the battery cables for any damage at the terminals, then have your battery tested. That clicking and humming sound is (and I think it was mentioned before) is the sign of low voltage.

Ron

12-12-2002, 04:36 PM	#1
Green676 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 2	car wont start I recently purchased a 67 ford mustang. It has had electrical problems since day two. Now my car is having problems starting. Someone told me it was the starter and cylinoid so I replaced them. That didn't work at first but I eventually got it started. Then it made a loud buzzing noise so I turned it off. I tried to start it again but all the cylinoid would do is make a clicking sound. I believe my wiring could be bad...or at least that's what evryone has told me. If you have any idea what my problem is please let me know. thanks.

12-13-2002, 12:29 PM	#2
ponyexpress289 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: rowlett Posts: 136	this might not help but i had the same problems i changes ther starter, and selenoid, and battery but i cant remember what exactly it was o and it did work after i changed them __________________ er OK YAY! i Drive A 86gT with An aTrim!!!! HAHAHAHAHA

12-15-2002, 06:05 PM	#4
blownbyyou Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: maryland Posts: 27	i had the same problem. till i changed the starter. change your starter and that should make it work.sometimes the cylinoid has a metal bracket inside which gets stuck too, tap on it with a hammer, and then try to start it. if that does not work beat it with the hammer, and try again. __________________ 1966 ford mustang coupe. 302H.O.+H.O 450hp 350 hp dual stage NOS 4:11 8" aburn Prorearend ATI c4 reverse manual valve body. no e.t. yet before rear swap and NOS addition ran 15.1 with the 2.78 rear gears

12-16-2002, 12:54 PM	#6
thunderbolt Registered Member Join Date: Oct 1998 Location: Houston, TX, USA Posts: 380	I vote for bad battery or bad electrical connections. Your new solenoid is making a buzzing sound which is indictive of low voltage. If the battery checks out good I would have someone do some testing of the electrical connections. Also be sure to check your grounding strap between the motor and frame. It could be loose causing gremlins. Last edited by thunderbolt; 12-17-2002 at 09:27 AM..

12-16-2002, 09:15 PM	#7
71grande Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: San Clemente CA. Posts: 85	I personaly like the hammer idea. heck if it dont work after 3 or 4 sessions you will be forced to get a new on, but heck you got to beat it with a hammer first! Mike __________________ A great man once told me, "..." Well any way I guess that he wasn't that great. My garage: 1971 Mustang Grande, MSD6A, 625 Road Demon JR, Edelbrock Performer manifold, Hopes and Dreams... 1970 Norton 750 Commando 1993 Saturn SC2. The wifeys. fuzzy dice and all.

12-14-2002, 06:10 PM	#3
restridge Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: South Carolina Posts: 14	I had the same problem a couple of years ago. I replaced the solenoid. It worked for awhile then it started clicking like you said. The solenoid has a plunger in it & it can go bad & act like that. I took the solenoid back & got another. It still works fine. I just replaced the solenoid in my F150 too. If you turn the key & get no sound, it's usually the solenoid.

12-17-2002, 09:31 PM	#8
restridge Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: South Carolina Posts: 14	The solenoid only cost me 8 bucks & if it doesn't work you can take it back.

12-18-2002, 12:45 PM	#9
Ron1 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 1999 Location: Vancouver, WA USA Posts: 439	Definitely a battery/battery cable issue and possibly the charging system, since it does not appear the battery is holding a charge. Check the battery cables for any damage at the terminals, then have your battery tested. That clicking and humming sound is (and I think it was mentioned before) is the sign of low voltage. Ron

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