Car won't start, second time.

Harry · 04-19-2005, 08:22 AM

Hey guys. Having a really strange problem here.

I get in my mustang in the morning and it starts right up and drives fine. If I go somewhere where I will only be stopped for a couple minutes (like the gas station) it cranks really really slow. Lately it has even not cranked, leaving me stranded. If I let it sit for about a half an hour it will start right up. If I jump it when it cranks slow, it will crank over fine and start right up.

I thought it was the battery going bad, but I replaced it and am still having the same problem. Someone suggested that the starter was too hot, therefore wouldn't turn until it cooled off. Could this be a possibility?

Please help, I would love to start driving my mustang again on a daily basis. See my car specifics in my link below.

Thanks

Harry

Lethal5Oh · 04-20-2005, 02:47 PM

Sounds to me like heat soak in the starter. How old is the battery. Have you had it load tested. Id have to say, though, the most likely cause is the starter. Its not unusual as a starter gets older. good luck

mustangII460 · 04-20-2005, 05:26 PM

Agree with "Heat soak"

*DO NOT GET A REBUILT STARTER, YOU MAY HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM WITH IT.*

USMC302 · 04-22-2005, 07:46 AM

http://www.jegs.com/cgi-bin/ncommerc...29&prmenbr=361

or

http://www.dallasmustang.com/index.mvc?p=8056

These will get the job done. Good luck

Harry · 04-22-2005, 12:05 PM

Thanks guys.

I swapped out the starter and it appears to be working better. However I have to wait for it to quit raining here in Ohio so I can drive it all day and see how it does.

Harry

04-19-2005, 08:22 AM	#1
Harry Registered Member Join Date: Oct 1998 Location: Dayton, OH USA Posts: 678	Car won't start, second time. Hey guys. Having a really strange problem here. I get in my mustang in the morning and it starts right up and drives fine. If I go somewhere where I will only be stopped for a couple minutes (like the gas station) it cranks really really slow. Lately it has even not cranked, leaving me stranded. If I let it sit for about a half an hour it will start right up. If I jump it when it cranks slow, it will crank over fine and start right up. I thought it was the battery going bad, but I replaced it and am still having the same problem. Someone suggested that the starter was too hot, therefore wouldn't turn until it cooled off. Could this be a possibility? Please help, I would love to start driving my mustang again on a daily basis. See my car specifics in my link below. Thanks Harry __________________ 1985 Mustang GT 2002 F-150

04-20-2005, 02:47 PM	#2
Lethal5Oh Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Portage Posts: 239	Re: Car won't start, second time. Sounds to me like heat soak in the starter. How old is the battery. Have you had it load tested. Id have to say, though, the most likely cause is the starter. Its not unusual as a starter gets older. good luck __________________ '95 GT convert. K&N, C&L mass air meter, Performance distributors sreamin demon coil, dyna mod, live wires, king cobra clutch, flowmaster american thunder exhaust, UPR billet adjustable shift handle, Crane Cams Fireball HI-6 box,underdrive pullies, 255lph fuel pump, UPr short throw shifter, caster camber plates, 03 cobra lower A arms, bullit suspension, cobra front brakes

04-20-2005, 05:26 PM	#3
mustangII460 Factoy Five Roadster Join Date: May 2000 Location: Sevier Co,Tennessee Posts: 1,681	Re: Car won't start, second time. Agree with "Heat soak" DO NOT GET A REBUILT STARTER, YOU MAY HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM WITH IT. __________________ Frank

04-22-2005, 07:46 AM	#4
USMC302 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Gallatin, Tn Posts: 1,326	Re: Car won't start, second time. http://www.jegs.com/cgi-bin/ncommerc...29&prmenbr=361 or http://www.dallasmustang.com/index.mvc?p=8056 These will get the job done. Good luck __________________

04-22-2005, 12:05 PM	#5
Harry Registered Member Join Date: Oct 1998 Location: Dayton, OH USA Posts: 678	Re: Car won't start, second time. Thanks guys. I swapped out the starter and it appears to be working better. However I have to wait for it to quit raining here in Ohio so I can drive it all day and see how it does. Harry __________________ 1985 Mustang GT 2002 F-150

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