PLEASE HELP! 97 Cobra won't start.

cobrayankee · 01-16-2001, 11:21 PM

I was away for the long weekend and went to start it up this morning. It turned over and rumbled for about 2 seconds and died. I thought it was just cold and went to start it again and all it did was "weeze" and sound as though it was gonna go, but nothing. Won't jump either. Very close to starting but can't. It was cold all weekend, but not colder than 25 degrees or so. I thought it was the battery at first but it had full power. Then I thought the starter but it wouldn't have turned over this morning. Now what guys/gals. What else could happen that a semi-long non start and cold weather would cause? Any ideas????

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1997 Cobra (Black on black), C+L 80mm MAF, K+N filter, Pro 5.0 shifter, BBK Springs, Taylor Wires, 2 Chamber Flows, ASP Pulleys, BBK off road H pipe.

Ares · 01-16-2001, 11:45 PM

You sure your getting fuel, you may have gotten bad gas that had water in it. Also make sure fuelpump is running.

[This message has been edited by Ares (edited 01-16-2001).]

cobrayankee · 01-17-2001, 08:57 AM

I was thinking a fuel problem too. Or maybe even a sending unit problem.

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1997 Cobra (Black on black), C+L 80mm MAF, K+N filter, Pro 5.0 shifter, BBK Springs, Taylor Wires, 2 Chamber Flows, ASP Pulleys, BBK off road H pipe.

King Snake · 01-17-2001, 08:59 AM

When you turn your key to the ON position do you hear you fuel pump run for a couple of seconds?

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'97 Cobra, MAC Cold Air Kit, 3.73s, Rio Red

cobrayankee · 01-18-2001, 02:41 PM

Well last night when I turned it to on, it started. I'm baffled. I'm starting to think there was moisture in the fuel lines or rail that froze. It was slightly warmer yesterday. I only ruled that out originally, because I regularly use dry gas every 3rd tank or so.

95mustanggt · 01-18-2001, 04:53 PM

Probably a Cold/Fuel problem. My 95GT struggles to start at first if it is real cold and it has sat for a while. a little persistance or some heat help out. When it gets that cold some fuel additives may help out.

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White 1995 Mustang GT
Dynomax Cat-Back, Offroad H-pipe, K&N Filters w/o Air Silencer
My 1995 Mustang GT

01-16-2001, 11:21 PM	#1
cobrayankee Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 516	PLEASE HELP! 97 Cobra won't start. I was away for the long weekend and went to start it up this morning. It turned over and rumbled for about 2 seconds and died. I thought it was just cold and went to start it again and all it did was "weeze" and sound as though it was gonna go, but nothing. Won't jump either. Very close to starting but can't. It was cold all weekend, but not colder than 25 degrees or so. I thought it was the battery at first but it had full power. Then I thought the starter but it wouldn't have turned over this morning. Now what guys/gals. What else could happen that a semi-long non start and cold weather would cause? Any ideas???? ------------------ 1997 Cobra (Black on black), C+L 80mm MAF, K+N filter, Pro 5.0 shifter, BBK Springs, Taylor Wires, 2 Chamber Flows, ASP Pulleys, BBK off road H pipe.

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01-16-2001, 11:45 PM	#2
Ares Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Saxonburg, PA, USA Posts: 236	You sure your getting fuel, you may have gotten bad gas that had water in it. Also make sure fuelpump is running. [This message has been edited by Ares (edited 01-16-2001).]

01-17-2001, 08:57 AM	#3
cobrayankee Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 516	I was thinking a fuel problem too. Or maybe even a sending unit problem. ------------------ 1997 Cobra (Black on black), C+L 80mm MAF, K+N filter, Pro 5.0 shifter, BBK Springs, Taylor Wires, 2 Chamber Flows, ASP Pulleys, BBK off road H pipe.

01-17-2001, 08:59 AM	#4
King Snake Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Warner Robins, GA, USA Posts: 210	When you turn your key to the ON position do you hear you fuel pump run for a couple of seconds? ------------------ '97 Cobra, MAC Cold Air Kit, 3.73s, Rio Red

01-18-2001, 02:41 PM	#5
cobrayankee Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 516	Well last night when I turned it to on, it started. I'm baffled. I'm starting to think there was moisture in the fuel lines or rail that froze. It was slightly warmer yesterday. I only ruled that out originally, because I regularly use dry gas every 3rd tank or so.

01-18-2001, 04:53 PM	#6
95mustanggt Registered Member Join Date: May 2000 Location: Kamloops, BC Posts: 2,875	Probably a Cold/Fuel problem. My 95GT struggles to start at first if it is real cold and it has sat for a while. a little persistance or some heat help out. When it gets that cold some fuel additives may help out. ------------------ White 1995 Mustang GT Dynomax Cat-Back, Offroad H-pipe, K&N Filters w/o Air Silencer My 1995 Mustang GT