Starting problem

wah42251 · 06-24-2001, 05:37 PM

I have a 88 5.0 convertible and am having trouble starting the car. I've had the starter, battery and alternator tested, and all are in good working order. If I have the car jump started, it turns right over. As soon as I turn the car off, I have to wait 20 to 30 minutes before I can start the car again, but only after a lot of hesitation. Yesterday I had a loose battery terminal changed, and the car ran fine for the day, but this morning it was back to same problems. It almost seems that there is an open drain on the battery somewhere. (I don't know if this is related, but in January the display light on the radio (factory installed) went out. It came back on a few weeks ago. The last two times I used the radio, it appeared to have shut down while the car was off, I had to reset it twice in on day. I have the radio turned off and haven't used it in a week)

I would appreciate any help or opinions. Thanks.

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Wendy

Paluka21 · 06-24-2001, 08:24 PM

Wendy,
might wanna check for a dead cell in the battery. Sometimes even if you have the battery tested, it wont show up a dead cell. Take it to a battery place specific for batteries, tell them you want them to test to see if there is a dead cell.
Obviously this problem has to do w/ your charging system. Also, check your trunk light to make sure its not on, as in draining..sometimes small things like this happen.
later
Dan
95 rio red cobra#2021

wah42251 · 06-25-2001, 09:30 PM

Dan,thanks for the advice, I'll have the battery tested again. It's funny that you mention the truck light because that did cause a problem a few years ago, but it took 3 days before the car wouldn't start.
Thanks again

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Wendy

BrentK7 · 06-25-2001, 10:32 PM

sounds like a dead cell to me as well. My dad just changed out a battery i his car yesturday and it was doing ALMOST THE EXACT SAME THING AS YOU DESCRIBED. It wouldn't hardley turn over in the morning.

Make sure you tell us what the problem was when you get it figured out.

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-Brent "BrentK7" Keltner
BrentK7@Gamershome.com
ICQ# 5413021
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wah42251 · 06-28-2001, 09:01 PM

Dan, we took your advice and brought the battery to a pro shop and it was a dead cell...and we haven't had a problem since. Thanks for the advice.

Got any ideas on where I can have a new top made? I'm looking to buy another Mustang but want to keep this one too, but the top will need replacing.

06-24-2001, 05:37 PM	#1
wah42251 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Pittsfield, MA 01201 Posts: 3	Starting problem I have a 88 5.0 convertible and am having trouble starting the car. I've had the starter, battery and alternator tested, and all are in good working order. If I have the car jump started, it turns right over. As soon as I turn the car off, I have to wait 20 to 30 minutes before I can start the car again, but only after a lot of hesitation. Yesterday I had a loose battery terminal changed, and the car ran fine for the day, but this morning it was back to same problems. It almost seems that there is an open drain on the battery somewhere. (I don't know if this is related, but in January the display light on the radio (factory installed) went out. It came back on a few weeks ago. The last two times I used the radio, it appeared to have shut down while the car was off, I had to reset it twice in on day. I have the radio turned off and haven't used it in a week) I would appreciate any help or opinions. Thanks. ------------------ Wendy

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06-24-2001, 08:24 PM	#2
Paluka21 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Maryland Posts: 71	Wendy, might wanna check for a dead cell in the battery. Sometimes even if you have the battery tested, it wont show up a dead cell. Take it to a battery place specific for batteries, tell them you want them to test to see if there is a dead cell. Obviously this problem has to do w/ your charging system. Also, check your trunk light to make sure its not on, as in draining..sometimes small things like this happen. later Dan 95 rio red cobra#2021

06-25-2001, 09:30 PM	#3
wah42251 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Pittsfield, MA 01201 Posts: 3	Dan,thanks for the advice, I'll have the battery tested again. It's funny that you mention the truck light because that did cause a problem a few years ago, but it took 3 days before the car wouldn't start. Thanks again ------------------ Wendy

06-25-2001, 10:32 PM	#4
BrentK7 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Overland Park, KS, USA Posts: 16	sounds like a dead cell to me as well. My dad just changed out a battery i his car yesturday and it was doing ALMOST THE EXACT SAME THING AS YOU DESCRIBED. It wouldn't hardley turn over in the morning. Make sure you tell us what the problem was when you get it figured out. ------------------ -Brent "BrentK7" Keltner BrentK7@Gamershome.com ICQ# 5413021 -End of Line-

06-28-2001, 09:01 PM	#5
wah42251 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Pittsfield, MA 01201 Posts: 3	Dan, we took your advice and brought the battery to a pro shop and it was a dead cell...and we haven't had a problem since. Thanks for the advice. Got any ideas on where I can have a new top made? I'm looking to buy another Mustang but want to keep this one too, but the top will need replacing.