Serious electrical issues
04-03-2007, 11:46 AM
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Serious electrical issues Alright, this may have been my worst stroke of luck ever.
I had an interview today, I pretty much had the job (Sears Auto Tech), all I had to do was show up on time. And my car wouldn't start. I called them and explained, and they basically said too bad too sad...
So, rather than throw a hissy-fit, I want to figure out why my car won't start.
Here is the deal. My battery is not dead. My lights and radio all work just fine. But when I press the clutch in and turn the key, car is dead as a doornail. No power. Nothing.
I just put a new starter in in December.
It does not crank. It does not turn over. Nothing. I sat there for 30 minutes trying to get it to start, and it wouldn't. Eventually, I got the car to crank 3 times in a row, but it never actually started, and than it was dead once more.
The car has been FINE. No signs of trouble. I can not for the life of me figure this out. Any help would be grand.
I had an interview today, I pretty much had the job (Sears Auto Tech), all I had to do was show up on time. And my car wouldn't start. I called them and explained, and they basically said too bad too sad...
So, rather than throw a hissy-fit, I want to figure out why my car won't start.
Here is the deal. My battery is not dead. My lights and radio all work just fine. But when I press the clutch in and turn the key, car is dead as a doornail. No power. Nothing.
I just put a new starter in in December.
It does not crank. It does not turn over. Nothing. I sat there for 30 minutes trying to get it to start, and it wouldn't. Eventually, I got the car to crank 3 times in a row, but it never actually started, and than it was dead once more.
The car has been FINE. No signs of trouble. I can not for the life of me figure this out. Any help would be grand.
04-03-2007, 04:48 PM
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Originally Posted by MEAN LT1
Is your security light blinking when you try and start it?.
04-04-2007, 01:55 AM
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This may sound stupid, but are your battery posts tightened down all the way? I have had this happen with several of my f-bodys. All of the electronics in the car will work just fine but the battery post is just a hair too loose for the car to start. You might also try cleaning your battery posts.
04-04-2007, 09:54 AM
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Well I got the car to start cranking, but now it will not start!
I have fuel pressure, and the car cranks like normal...and if I am quiock enough I can get ONE 'rev' if i tap the gas before it dies...
Solenoid? PCM? Opti? (oh god please not the opti..)
Help...I have a ton of job interviews this week and my friends are very quickly gonna get tired from hauling me around.
I have fuel pressure, and the car cranks like normal...and if I am quiock enough I can get ONE 'rev' if i tap the gas before it dies...
Solenoid? PCM? Opti? (oh god please not the opti..)
Help...I have a ton of job interviews this week and my friends are very quickly gonna get tired from hauling me around.
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04-04-2007, 12:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Paul Bell
Your car hates you because your handle here is 69Cougar.
I would check ALL the ground points including the battery ground on the side of the block.
I would check ALL the ground points including the battery ground on the side of the block.
But but...all the good names are already taken!
And I will check the grounds.