2.3L 87 Mustang

ememar47 · 06-12-1999, 01:29 PM

I have a 1987 2.3L Mustang. It was running fine for a while, and then one day I stalled it as I was leaving. Whenever I tried to restart it, it wouldn't start. It just makes a clicking noise whenever I turn the key. It's been sitting for a while and I'd like to get it running again. Any ideas as to what the problem may be? Thanks.

Marty

Jett · 06-12-1999, 07:01 PM

dead battery (most likely) or, starter solenoid, or another solenoid. If the car has sat for a while with the battery dead chances are you will need a new one.

Brad.

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Andrew McMahon · 06-15-1999, 11:08 PM

I had a problem with my '86 2.3l. I started it, ran inside and came out and it was off, I tried to restart it but it would not! I tried everything i could think of, and finally had a friend who is a mechanic come over and look at it. Turns out I split the timing belt in half and it jumped a few notches. I got a new belt and it has run great since! Just an idea!

Gath · 06-17-1999, 02:56 PM

I also broke some teeth on the timing belt on my '84. When I tried to start it though, it would turn over (kinda weird sound), but wouldn't start. I replaced it and it runs fine now.

06-12-1999, 01:29 PM	#1
ememar47 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 1999 Posts: 1	2.3L 87 Mustang I have a 1987 2.3L Mustang. It was running fine for a while, and then one day I stalled it as I was leaving. Whenever I tried to restart it, it wouldn't start. It just makes a clicking noise whenever I turn the key. It's been sitting for a while and I'd like to get it running again. Any ideas as to what the problem may be? Thanks. Marty

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06-12-1999, 07:01 PM	#2
Jett Registered Member Join Date: Sep 1998 Location: Tallahassee, Fl., US Posts: 130	dead battery (most likely) or, starter solenoid, or another solenoid. If the car has sat for a while with the battery dead chances are you will need a new one. Brad. ------------------ Brad 88lx 2.3T soon to have 350hp www.turboford.org

06-15-1999, 11:08 PM	#3
Andrew McMahon Registered Member Join Date: Apr 1999 Location: Brrockville, Ontario, Canada Posts: 21	I had a problem with my '86 2.3l. I started it, ran inside and came out and it was off, I tried to restart it but it would not! I tried everything i could think of, and finally had a friend who is a mechanic come over and look at it. Turns out I split the timing belt in half and it jumped a few notches. I got a new belt and it has run great since! Just an idea!

06-17-1999, 02:56 PM	#4
Gath Registered Member Join Date: Feb 1999 Location: Charlottesville, VA Posts: 4	I also broke some teeth on the timing belt on my '84. When I tried to start it though, it would turn over (kinda weird sound), but wouldn't start. I replaced it and it runs fine now.