starting problems

87_5.0 · 12-08-2004, 09:00 PM

i have a 87 mustang GT... a few months ago it would not start up a couple times... and now it doesn't start at all... it craanks over and wants to but its not sparking untill i go to turn the key off!!! i have replased the coil and the ignition switch and the ignition modular... if u have any ides it would be very appracited!!!

*venom* · 12-09-2004, 05:05 AM

When I had my old car the 85 SVO. I had same problems the car radomly would crank and not start. Finally it would only crank and it turned out to be the ignition module since its located right on the distributer the heat would eventually kill it. Make sure you have a good one on.

mike sweeney · 12-18-2004, 05:45 AM

I would also look at replacing the pick-up coil inside the distributor. They are known to fail also.

dilo2001gt · 12-19-2004, 05:13 AM

check the starter.... my buddies 93' 5.0 needs a new one and he had similar problems. if not check to see if te battery cables are tight if they aren't it will seem like its gonna die when you turn your car on everytime then once it kicks in it'll be fine but check wires.

79Fox · 12-19-2004, 06:54 PM

It might just be the starter solenoid, its that little round part of a starter...it will cost half as much as a new starter...if that is it.

12-08-2004, 09:00 PM	#1 (permalink)
87_5.0 Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 1	starting problems i have a 87 mustang GT... a few months ago it would not start up a couple times... and now it doesn't start at all... it craanks over and wants to but its not sparking untill i go to turn the key off!!! i have replased the coil and the ignition switch and the ignition modular... if u have any ides it would be very appracited!!!

12-09-2004, 05:05 AM	#2 (permalink)
venom Super Moderator Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 5,270	When I had my old car the 85 SVO. I had same problems the car radomly would crank and not start. Finally it would only crank and it turned out to be the ignition module since its located right on the distributer the heat would eventually kill it. Make sure you have a good one on. __________________ http://www.mustangboards.com/mustang...500/ppuser/103

12-18-2004, 05:45 AM	#3 (permalink)
mike sweeney Senior Gear Banger Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Two Harbors, MN. Posts: 230	I would also look at replacing the pick-up coil inside the distributor. They are known to fail also. __________________ 2004 Torch Red GT Flowmaster Am.Thunder cat back, SLP Mid Pipe Steeda Underdrive pulleys 3.73 gears Diablosport Predator tune Grille Delete and Mach 1 spoiler Rear Wing delete Mustang Tuning Shifter Bullitt Handling Kit

12-19-2004, 06:54 PM	#5 (permalink)
79Fox 79Fox Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: san antonio, tx Posts: 98	It might just be the starter solenoid, its that little round part of a starter...it will cost half as much as a new starter...if that is it. __________________ 5.0L victor junior intake crane cam (.498 lift) roller lifters (stock i think) Flowtech shorty headers H-Pipe carb holley 600 vaccuum secondary (crap)

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12-19-2004, 05:13 AM	#4 (permalink)
dilo2001gt Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 102	check the starter.... my buddies 93' 5.0 needs a new one and he had similar problems. if not check to see if te battery cables are tight if they aren't it will seem like its gonna die when you turn your car on everytime then once it kicks in it'll be fine but check wires.

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