wont start??

shadowgames81 · January 6th, 2007, 10:31 PM

OK put headers and o/r h pipe on and started it up. Ran great no prob just smog pump blowin still and know I need to take it off but need to get eliminator first. problem is went out 5 mins later and now wont start. On top of that it pushes back but wont push forward. Thinkin maybe starter is locked engaged? no other clue why it wouldn't start now and only rolls backwards not fwd. any ideas??

mikebert · January 7th, 2007, 01:37 AM

Define "won't start".

shadowgames81 · January 7th, 2007, 01:41 AM

uh...power to everything fuel pump all acc but wont crank?

mikebert · January 7th, 2007, 01:52 AM

Define "won't crank".

Does it turn over? Do you hear grinding like before the engine starts to turn over? Does it just click? Do you hear nothing when you turn the key?

shadowgames81 · January 7th, 2007, 10:46 AM

like I said its not turning over no noise no nothing. everything powers up shows that it has full charge on batteryjust not turnin over at all

Bill · January 7th, 2007, 11:27 AM

see if you can Jump the Starter relay. its right behind the battery on the driver side under the cover. take off the cover and get a screw driver. have the Key on but engine off. use that screw driver and touch both the big terminals on the starter relay and see if will start. if it does replace the Starter Relay solenoid.

may work or may not. just trying to help you narrow down problems.

and you can take off the Starter and take it to AutoZone or pepboys and have them check it for you.

is you car a 5spd or Auto?? what year??

mikebert · January 7th, 2007, 01:17 PM

Yep, go for that starter solenoid.

rodenberg · January 7th, 2007, 01:21 PM

use an old screw driver couse its gonna melt it a little you probably got the starter hot with the new headers tap it a little with a hammer (lightly) before you try anything more

shadowgames81 · January 7th, 2007, 02:35 PM

well I did jump the solenoid this morning and it does start. replaced the solenoid for my friend and it still wouldn't start w/ the key so I jumped the solenoid again. Any ideas? Thinkin maybe his clutch safety switch went out but he just bought the car begining of dec. and he said that it has been starting w/o puttin in the clutch. Don't know if they bypassed it or not thas the only prob there.

82GT · January 7th, 2007, 09:22 PM

It could be a bad ignition switch. Ford is notorious for that.

solareclpse2000 · January 7th, 2007, 10:10 PM

yea i would say check power to the ign. switch wire that leads to the solinoid

January 6th, 2007, 10:31 PM	#1
shadowgames81 Hardcore Enthusiast 87 Coupe Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hampton, VA Posts: 1,207 iTrader: 3 reviews	wont start?? OK put headers and o/r h pipe on and started it up. Ran great no prob just smog pump blowin still and know I need to take it off but need to get eliminator first. problem is went out 5 mins later and now wont start. On top of that it pushes back but wont push forward. Thinkin maybe starter is locked engaged? no other clue why it wouldn't start now and only rolls backwards not fwd. any ideas??

January 7th, 2007, 11:27 AM	#6
Bill Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 1,327 iTrader: 0 reviews	see if you can Jump the Starter relay. its right behind the battery on the driver side under the cover. take off the cover and get a screw driver. have the Key on but engine off. use that screw driver and touch both the big terminals on the starter relay and see if will start. if it does replace the Starter Relay solenoid. may work or may not. just trying to help you narrow down problems. and you can take off the Starter and take it to AutoZone or pepboys and have them check it for you. is you car a 5spd or Auto?? what year?? __________________ Too often, We lose sight of life's simple pleasures. Remember, when someone annoys you it takes 42 muscles in your face to frown, BUT, it only take 4 muscles to extend your arm and bitch-slap that Mother@#?!&! upside the head!!

January 7th, 2007, 01:21 PM	#8
rodenberg Newbie Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: missouri Posts: 42 iTrader: 0 reviews	use an old screw driver couse its gonna melt it a little you probably got the starter hot with the new headers tap it a little with a hammer (lightly) before you try anything more __________________ bracket racing sucks

January 7th, 2007, 09:22 PM	#10
82GT Regular Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Danville, Pa. Posts: 249 iTrader: 0 reviews	It could be a bad ignition switch. Ford is notorious for that. __________________ 1982 GT (t-top) 351w(.060),10:3, ported & polished iron heads, 1.94/1.60 valves, BBK shorties & flowmasters, 274XE cam, stealth intake, mallory dizzy, stealth intake, 750dp, Edge 3700 stall converter, C-4, 4:10's Best E.T 12.85@102mph

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January 7th, 2007, 01:37 AM	#2
mikebert Enthusiast Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Augusta, GA Posts: 906 iTrader: 0 reviews	Define "won't start".

January 7th, 2007, 01:41 AM	#3
shadowgames81 Hardcore Enthusiast 87 Coupe Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hampton, VA Posts: 1,207 iTrader: 3 reviews	uh...power to everything fuel pump all acc but wont crank?

January 7th, 2007, 01:52 AM	#4
mikebert Enthusiast Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Augusta, GA Posts: 906 iTrader: 0 reviews	Define "won't crank". Does it turn over? Do you hear grinding like before the engine starts to turn over? Does it just click? Do you hear nothing when you turn the key?

January 7th, 2007, 10:46 AM	#5
shadowgames81 Hardcore Enthusiast 87 Coupe Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hampton, VA Posts: 1,207 iTrader: 3 reviews	like I said its not turning over no noise no nothing. everything powers up shows that it has full charge on batteryjust not turnin over at all

January 7th, 2007, 01:17 PM	#7
mikebert Enthusiast Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Augusta, GA Posts: 906 iTrader: 0 reviews	Yep, go for that starter solenoid.

January 7th, 2007, 02:35 PM	#9
shadowgames81 Hardcore Enthusiast 87 Coupe Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hampton, VA Posts: 1,207 iTrader: 3 reviews	well I did jump the solenoid this morning and it does start. replaced the solenoid for my friend and it still wouldn't start w/ the key so I jumped the solenoid again. Any ideas? Thinkin maybe his clutch safety switch went out but he just bought the car begining of dec. and he said that it has been starting w/o puttin in the clutch. Don't know if they bypassed it or not thas the only prob there.

January 7th, 2007, 10:10 PM	#11
solareclpse2000 Newbie Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 30 iTrader: 0 reviews	yea i would say check power to the ign. switch wire that leads to the solinoid

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