Starting problem

Kdogg · 05-18-2002, 02:26 PM

Hey, can anyone tell me what my problem might be. I have a 89 mustang, whenever I turn the key on everything works. But when I actually try to start the car it doesnt do anything and everything goes off, all the lights and everything, only when its in the actual cranking position. Other than a short, can anyone tell me what the problem might be?

MattwantsSpeed · 05-18-2002, 04:45 PM

Did you check the battery for loose connections or bad connections period? Take off the connections, clean the terminals, and tighten the cables back on. If those are OK, it could be your battery and possibly the alternator.

Stang City · 05-18-2002, 05:15 PM

Sounds like you may have a short in your battery. Try it with another and see if there's a difference. If not, the problem may lie in your ignition switch... hope it helps.

HiFlow5 0 · 05-21-2002, 06:54 AM

I really doubt its a battery problem. Sounds more like a short in the cars electrical system. By any chance do you have an alarm in the car?

MattwantsSpeed · 05-21-2002, 08:35 AM

Hey HiFlow, Where in Spfld do you live?? I live about 2 mins from there.

Kdogg · 05-21-2002, 06:39 PM

Well everyone, thanks for the advice. I found out the problem, everytime I tried to crank it, the hot wire would get "hot" I felt the wire going to the starter, where it connects to the starter, it was also "hot". I took the starter off and sure enough it was locked up. I put another starter on it, she cranked right up. I guess when I was driving it the starter wasnt releasing, and was wanting to lock up, until it finally just completly locked up. I tried to turn the gear by hand, it would not turn. Kinda stange I think, but that was it...............Thanks again for everyones advice.....

HiFlow5 0 · 05-22-2002, 07:09 AM

MattwantsSpeed, I'm in East Springfield, near 291. Pretty close to Hampden.

MattwantsSpeed · 05-22-2002, 10:33 AM

Yeah, I'm familiar with that area. You should head up to Lebanon Valley, NY to run your car on Wednesday nights. A couple buddies of mine who have a 92 and 91 LX's run up there on Wednesday's. They're going to night to run along with my friend in a T-Bird SC. A bunch of us like to go.

HiFlow5 0 · 05-22-2002, 07:29 PM

Yeah, I went up there a few times last year with my old combo. Tryed going a few saturdays ago, but it got rained out. I hope to go soon once I get the car back together. hehe

05-18-2002, 02:26 PM	#1
Kdogg Registered Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Louisiana Posts: 3	Starting problem Hey, can anyone tell me what my problem might be. I have a 89 mustang, whenever I turn the key on everything works. But when I actually try to start the car it doesnt do anything and everything goes off, all the lights and everything, only when its in the actual cranking position. Other than a short, can anyone tell me what the problem might be?

05-18-2002, 04:45 PM	#2
MattwantsSpeed Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Lakeland, Fl Posts: 224	Did you check the battery for loose connections or bad connections period? Take off the connections, clean the terminals, and tighten the cables back on. If those are OK, it could be your battery and possibly the alternator. __________________ 89 LX Hatch 5.0 5spd, alot of miles, terrible 2.73's, mac cai, pullies, Tri-Ax, 16* timing, elect fan, 3G alt Best to date: 14.331@97.46mph with 14*/stock fan/short belt and a 2.222 60' in 90 degree weather Waiting to put on Off road H and 1 5/8 headers Rice Hater's Club #36

05-18-2002, 05:15 PM	#3
Stang City Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Calgary, AB Canada Posts: 17	Uhh Ohh! Sounds like you may have a short in your battery. Try it with another and see if there's a difference. If not, the problem may lie in your ignition switch... hope it helps. __________________ Heck 12 seconds aint too bad, hee,hee

05-21-2002, 06:54 AM	#4
HiFlow5 0 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Springfield, Ma, usa Posts: 706	I really doubt its a battery problem. Sounds more like a short in the cars electrical system. By any chance do you have an alarm in the car? __________________ NewEngland Auto www.baystategearheads.com -91 Mustang Coupe, ex 4cyl (sold) -99 F150, 3" lift, 35" Procomps, Magnaflow exhaust

05-21-2002, 08:35 AM	#5
MattwantsSpeed Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Lakeland, Fl Posts: 224	Hey HiFlow, Where in Spfld do you live?? I live about 2 mins from there. __________________ 89 LX Hatch 5.0 5spd, alot of miles, terrible 2.73's, mac cai, pullies, Tri-Ax, 16* timing, elect fan, 3G alt Best to date: 14.331@97.46mph with 14*/stock fan/short belt and a 2.222 60' in 90 degree weather Waiting to put on Off road H and 1 5/8 headers Rice Hater's Club #36

05-21-2002, 06:39 PM	#6
Kdogg Registered Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Louisiana Posts: 3	Well everyone, thanks for the advice. I found out the problem, everytime I tried to crank it, the hot wire would get "hot" I felt the wire going to the starter, where it connects to the starter, it was also "hot". I took the starter off and sure enough it was locked up. I put another starter on it, she cranked right up. I guess when I was driving it the starter wasnt releasing, and was wanting to lock up, until it finally just completly locked up. I tried to turn the gear by hand, it would not turn. Kinda stange I think, but that was it...............Thanks again for everyones advice.....

05-22-2002, 07:09 AM	#7
HiFlow5 0 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Springfield, Ma, usa Posts: 706	MattwantsSpeed, I'm in East Springfield, near 291. Pretty close to Hampden. __________________ NewEngland Auto www.baystategearheads.com -91 Mustang Coupe, ex 4cyl (sold) -99 F150, 3" lift, 35" Procomps, Magnaflow exhaust

05-22-2002, 10:33 AM	#8
MattwantsSpeed Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Lakeland, Fl Posts: 224	Yeah, I'm familiar with that area. You should head up to Lebanon Valley, NY to run your car on Wednesday nights. A couple buddies of mine who have a 92 and 91 LX's run up there on Wednesday's. They're going to night to run along with my friend in a T-Bird SC. A bunch of us like to go. __________________ 89 LX Hatch 5.0 5spd, alot of miles, terrible 2.73's, mac cai, pullies, Tri-Ax, 16* timing, elect fan, 3G alt Best to date: 14.331@97.46mph with 14*/stock fan/short belt and a 2.222 60' in 90 degree weather Waiting to put on Off road H and 1 5/8 headers Rice Hater's Club #36

05-22-2002, 07:29 PM	#9
HiFlow5 0 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Springfield, Ma, usa Posts: 706	Yeah, I went up there a few times last year with my old combo. Tryed going a few saturdays ago, but it got rained out. I hope to go soon once I get the car back together. hehe __________________ NewEngland Auto www.baystategearheads.com -91 Mustang Coupe, ex 4cyl (sold) -99 F150, 3" lift, 35" Procomps, Magnaflow exhaust

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