Out of storage

RMARIANI · 06-14-2004, 07:13 AM

My 89GT has been in storage for about 2 1/2 years. Yesterday, I got her out. The tray in the fuel tank that protects the pump had broken loose ( I could hear it banging when I hit a bump), so I bought a new tank, pump, sending unit, etc and replaced all that first. Then I changed the oil and hooked up a new battery. It turned over, but didn't start at first. Then it just about started and had to go inside for something. When I got back, it would only "click" and not even turn over. Some possible ideas I have are that the alarm kill switch got activated - I need a new battery for my remote. The other thing is that the battery terminals were rusty, so I couldn't tighten them down, they are just sort of "snugged" on. Today I'm getting the remote battery and two new terminals. Any other ideas? Oh, I doubt very much that I drained the battery on the first few tries. Everything works and the gauge is reading 12 volts. Thanks!

PKRWUD · 06-14-2004, 09:10 AM

The gauge will read 12 volts if you run 8 AAA batteries in series, but it won't start the engine.

If you have a charger, you should put the battery on it for a while, just to make sure it's fully charged. You need to clean the posts on the battery, and make sure the new clamps are tight. When you try and start it, if it doesn't crank over, and just clicks, turn the headlights on and see what happens to them when you try and start it. If they get real dim when you try to start it, the battery isn't charged. If they remain bright, try cleaning the terminals on the solenoid. If they go out, and stay out, double check the connections at both ends of the battery cables.

White GT · 06-14-2004, 11:10 AM

Complete tune up is required

plugs, wires, cap and rotor.

The kill switch can be disable if you have a valet switch or simply disable the alarm system (12V power).

Just read the relay to see how it's hooked.

Do you have pics of the engine bay?

RMARIANI · 06-15-2004, 07:51 AM

No, I don't have any pictures of the engine bay. But thanks for the replies and the advice. I bought new battery cable connectors and will try to get it started tonight. I'll let you know what happens. Thanks again!

06-14-2004, 07:13 AM	#1
RMARIANI Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: New Jersey Posts: 167	Out of storage My 89GT has been in storage for about 2 1/2 years. Yesterday, I got her out. The tray in the fuel tank that protects the pump had broken loose ( I could hear it banging when I hit a bump), so I bought a new tank, pump, sending unit, etc and replaced all that first. Then I changed the oil and hooked up a new battery. It turned over, but didn't start at first. Then it just about started and had to go inside for something. When I got back, it would only "click" and not even turn over. Some possible ideas I have are that the alarm kill switch got activated - I need a new battery for my remote. The other thing is that the battery terminals were rusty, so I couldn't tighten them down, they are just sort of "snugged" on. Today I'm getting the remote battery and two new terminals. Any other ideas? Oh, I doubt very much that I drained the battery on the first few tries. Everything works and the gauge is reading 12 volts. Thanks!

06-14-2004, 09:10 AM	#2
PKRWUD Junior Member Join Date: Mar 1999 Location: Ventura, California Posts: 8,981	The gauge will read 12 volts if you run 8 AAA batteries in series, but it won't start the engine. If you have a charger, you should put the battery on it for a while, just to make sure it's fully charged. You need to clean the posts on the battery, and make sure the new clamps are tight. When you try and start it, if it doesn't crank over, and just clicks, turn the headlights on and see what happens to them when you try and start it. If they get real dim when you try to start it, the battery isn't charged. If they remain bright, try cleaning the terminals on the solenoid. If they go out, and stay out, double check the connections at both ends of the battery cables. __________________ Webmaster: Rice Haters Club Jim Porter Racing Peckerwoods Pit Stop Support Your Local RED & WHITE!

06-14-2004, 11:10 AM	#3
White GT Registered Member Join Date: Nov 1999 Location: At the north of the Maine Posts: 177	Complete tune up is required plugs, wires, cap and rotor. The kill switch can be disable if you have a valet switch or simply disable the alarm system (12V power). Just read the relay to see how it's hooked. Do you have pics of the engine bay? __________________ 88 GT * And Risen from the dead * My GT My Web Page On Car domain

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06-15-2004, 07:51 AM	#4
RMARIANI Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: New Jersey Posts: 167	No, I don't have any pictures of the engine bay. But thanks for the replies and the advice. I bought new battery cable connectors and will try to get it started tonight. I'll let you know what happens. Thanks again!