wont start sometimes

blk88lx · 08-21-2002, 07:02 PM

All,

I have a 93 GT 5 spd. Every once in a while I have problems starting it. I'll turn the key and I hear a click do it a couple of more times and it starts. This happens once in a while but it is getting more frequent. ANy ideas. By the way, no major mods have been done to the engine, it has 72,000 miles.

Jayson

PKRWUD · 08-21-2002, 07:34 PM

Clean the battery terminals and posts.

Take care,
~Chris

blk88lx · 08-21-2002, 09:18 PM

will do.

Thanks!

cyberstang5.0 · 08-22-2002, 07:16 AM

If you do, DON'T USE COKE!!! Yes, it removes the battery crud, but when the motor heats up, it will crystalize the sugar in the coke and you'll have electrical connection issues again. If you want to use a simple home remedy, boil some water and disolve baking power into it. Put enough power to make the water pretty cloudy. Then pour the hot soultion on the battery terminals and the clamps. Wipe off with a rag, and your good to go. You can also use a battery cleaner brush.

PKRWUD · 08-22-2002, 11:27 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by cyberstang5.0
If you do, DON'T USE COKE!!! Yes, it removes the battery crud, but when the motor heats up, it will crystalize the sugar in the coke and you'll have electrical connection issues again. If you want to use a simple home remedy, boil some water and disolve baking power into it. Put enough power to make the water pretty cloudy. Then pour the hot soultion on the battery terminals and the clamps. Wipe off with a rag, and your good to go. You can also use a battery cleaner brush.

Excellent tip, but it's baking SODA, not baking POWDER. Just want to make sure everyone knows before running off to the store.

Take care,
~Chris

66StangGuy · 08-25-2002, 06:04 AM

also check all your starter solenoid connectings. i had the exact same problem on my 66. i took the bolts off the solenoid and removed the wires and cleaned them and put them back together...no problems since.

08-21-2002, 07:02 PM	#1
blk88lx Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Fort Leonard Wood, MO Posts: 179	wont start sometimes All, I have a 93 GT 5 spd. Every once in a while I have problems starting it. I'll turn the key and I hear a click do it a couple of more times and it starts. This happens once in a while but it is getting more frequent. ANy ideas. By the way, no major mods have been done to the engine, it has 72,000 miles. Jayson

08-21-2002, 07:34 PM	#2
PKRWUD Junior Member Join Date: Mar 1999 Location: Ventura, California Posts: 8,981	Clean the battery terminals and posts. Take care, ~Chris __________________ Webmaster: Rice Haters Club Jim Porter Racing Peckerwoods Pit Stop Support Your Local RED & WHITE!

08-25-2002, 06:04 AM	#6
66StangGuy Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Diamond Bar Posts: 258	also check all your starter solenoid connectings. i had the exact same problem on my 66. i took the bolts off the solenoid and removed the wires and cleaned them and put them back together...no problems since. __________________ 66 mustang-292-Holley 4160-World Castings Windsor Sr.-Hooker super comp headers-MSD box & Coil.3.55 gears. B&M Z-Gate-Black leather racing seats with 4pt harnes.

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08-21-2002, 09:18 PM	#3
blk88lx Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Fort Leonard Wood, MO Posts: 179	will do. Thanks!

08-22-2002, 07:16 AM	#4
cyberstang5.0 347ci of HORSE POWER!!! Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 1,416	If you do, DON'T USE COKE!!! Yes, it removes the battery crud, but when the motor heats up, it will crystalize the sugar in the coke and you'll have electrical connection issues again. If you want to use a simple home remedy, boil some water and disolve baking power into it. Put enough power to make the water pretty cloudy. Then pour the hot soultion on the battery terminals and the clamps. Wipe off with a rag, and your good to go. You can also use a battery cleaner brush.