HELP CAR WON'T START!!!!

[ThatSHOkid]

as the title says my car is dead. the only time ti started is if i had soemone push me and i popped the clutch. my dad doens't think it is my starter relay since he used a volt testing thing. i turn my key and i hear nothing but i have all power in my car. if my starter went wouldn't it just click? also my dad thinks it could be my ignition switch since i have occasionally had a hard time putting the key in and have to turn my black plastic piece so they key hole will line up.

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[RStalveyARFF]

the solenoid is 6 bucks at autozone. I had the same problem, just a tiny click. My lower nut was loose. This happened in the staging lanes, at the track. I was ******!

 

[ThatSHOkid]

verry odd thing just happend. i just went outside and my car started. odd, huh? so do u guys know what the problem is because i i am sure it will do it again. oh yeah and my antilock brake light is now on as a reuslt of this. hopefully it come right back off because i know it did this before when i had battery/connector probs.

 

[ThatSHOkid]

well it started this morning and then when i turned it off it wouldn't start again? does this problem seem typical of a starter relay or is it something else hopefully not to costly. damn i should ahve asked them to put my horn in.

 

[pittsburghsho]

Sounds like you have a bad ground somewhere. My battery terminals were really clogged and the car wouldn't start, 3 days and a good laugh at the ford dealer later I had my new terminals and was driving again. later

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[Huntervf]

You have either A. Bad battery cables (as said above, remove the cables & clean both the cables and the battery terminals with a wire brush) or B. Bad starter. I've seen this happen MANY times at the dealership I work for. It's also happened to me on my 95 MTX...worked fine one minute, next minute nothing.

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[Sam]

Ensure all connections are tight, then check battery first. Is it holding 12v without discharging while not in use? If not, get a new battery. If so, try a jump start. If jump start works, battery needs maintenance/replaced or alternator is not charging battery. If jump start doesn't work, measure voltage at starter/solenoid (single unit on 93mtx) while still connected to remote battery. If 12v, then starter/solenoid needs fixed/replaced. If not 12v, return to battery or alternator.

 

[ThatSHOkid]

it turns out it is my starter and it cost me 260$ for parts and labor. but thanks guys for the help.

 

[Huntervf]

Originally posted by ThatSHOkid:
it turns out it is my starter and it cost me 260$ for parts and labor. but thanks guys for the help.

Thank you thank you thank you....just remember ya heard it here first

Yeah the starters aren't cheap...I believe mine was $120; and that's wholesale through my work! Installation wasn't too bad though...long extensions are a must but $260 sounds about right for a shop.


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89 SHO MTX Light Titanium 122k, Mi. License 1ST SHO, Konig Reign 16 x 7.5 rims, Kuhmo 225/50VR 16's, fender airbox removed, 91+ badges, CincySHO police grill, Covercraft hood protector, silver underhood trim, Pilot driving lamps, Sony Xplod deck, Performance Plus reinforced front mount, Performance Plus y-pipe, Dynomax Magnum bullet race mufflers w/3.5 stainless tips, Eibach springs, KYB struts, MOOG control arms, Royal Purple synthetic lubricants, custom "long throw" shifter, fresh paint, Jolly Roger insignias, trophy winning and MANY MANY mods to come!
95 SHO MTX Silver Frost 92k SOLD 4.14.01 but not forgotton!
96 Contour SE ATX V6 Midnight Red 90k, custom grill & badging, otherwise stock & under warranty

 

[toolboy79]

make sure you check the s terminal on the soleniod it misleads many to think the starter is bad. And they replace it and it works fine for awhile then one day it all starts again it is the little clip on wire on the starter it is a nortorious problem with Fords.

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