HELP!!!! car randomly won't start, then starts just fine....???

jjreece · June 20th, 2010, 11:51 PM

Hey guys, just got in my car to leave work last night, and I had a hard time starting it, but eventually it started and ran fine, I went home, let it sit half an hour, and it cranked just fine.

today I got up and went to leave for work, and had the same problem, i popped the hood, noticed the wire from my dizzy to the ignition was loose on the cap, so I popped that on tight, and it fired up after a few tries.

After work, same issue, but now it won't start at all, and I don't want to kill the battery, so I left it, I know the PIP sensor in the dizzy is probably at fault, but is there anything else I can check before I pay for that replacement?? money is tight right now.........thanks in advance guys.

bustedknuckles · June 21st, 2010, 04:15 PM

coil is only 15 bucks... that went bad on mine and it would start right up with starter fluid but not on its own it would just crank away but never fire

Bullitt95 · June 22nd, 2010, 01:43 PM

A bad PIP sensor or a bad TFI module usually cause random stalling as well as hard starting. If the symptom is only the latter, a bad coil is more likely.

jjreece · June 22nd, 2010, 02:06 PM

Originally Posted by Bullitt95

A bad PIP sensor or a bad TFI module usually cause random stalling as well as hard starting. If the symptom is only the latter, a bad coil is more likely.

it was actually the fuel pump going out, so just got it out of the shop, seems to be better now.

Bullitt95 · June 23rd, 2010, 12:42 PM

Good. Hope the new fuel pump has cured the problem.

hotmustang95 · June 23rd, 2010, 04:58 PM

How long has it been since you gave the car a tune up consisting of new plugs, wires, and a coil?

jjreece · June 23rd, 2010, 05:19 PM

Originally Posted by hotmustang95

How long has it been since you gave the car a tune up consisting of new plugs, wires, and a coil?

the guy I bought it from said that was done recently...

bustedknuckles · June 24th, 2010, 09:56 AM

so like 2 years ago... id do it and replace your fuel filter!!

jjreece · June 24th, 2010, 02:32 PM

Originally Posted by bustedknuckles

so like 2 years ago... id do it and replace your fuel filter!!

lol probably, I just did the fuel filter like 2 weeks ago, so now the fuel system is good, i prob could do the coil, I was looking at it yesterday, it's a msd ignition, but its a little loose in the housing, and it looks pretty old, the car is starting fine now, but I guess I could replace it for peace of mind.

mfhill · June 26th, 2010, 02:27 PM

I have a 1994 Mustang and after it has been running will not start. It is like the battery is dead. You can't unlock the doors, roll the windows down nothing works. After sitting for a bit it starts up. This time I had to have it jumped and it took about 10 minutes of charging to get it to start. The battery is brand new. What could it be?

KV007 · June 26th, 2010, 03:19 PM

alternator?

jjreece · June 26th, 2010, 03:21 PM

Originally Posted by KV007

alternator?

+1

94bossgt · June 28th, 2010, 03:51 PM

its most likely a bad ground or bad connection

June 20th, 2010, 11:51 PM	#1
jjreece Newbie 1994 mustang cobra Join Date: May 2010 Location: tampa, fl Posts: 26 iTrader: 0 reviews	HELP!!!! car randomly won't start, then starts just fine....??? Hey guys, just got in my car to leave work last night, and I had a hard time starting it, but eventually it started and ran fine, I went home, let it sit half an hour, and it cranked just fine. today I got up and went to leave for work, and had the same problem, i popped the hood, noticed the wire from my dizzy to the ignition was loose on the cap, so I popped that on tight, and it fired up after a few tries. After work, same issue, but now it won't start at all, and I don't want to kill the battery, so I left it, I know the PIP sensor in the dizzy is probably at fault, but is there anything else I can check before I pay for that replacement?? money is tight right now.........thanks in advance guys.

June 21st, 2010, 04:15 PM	#2
bustedknuckles Regular 95 GT, 06 vert v6 havent ran Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Barberton, OH Posts: 246 iTrader: 0 reviews	coil is only 15 bucks... that went bad on mine and it would start right up with starter fluid but not on its own it would just crank away but never fire __________________ 1995 GT - Light Mods (getting more fun!!) 2006 Vert V6 - This is for the wife! she loves it! Northeast Ohio

June 22nd, 2010, 01:43 PM	#3
Bullitt95 Hardcore Enthusiast 1995 Mustang GT auto 13.546 @ 105.32 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Al Ain, UAE Posts: 1,452 iTrader: 0 reviews	A bad PIP sensor or a bad TFI module usually cause random stalling as well as hard starting. If the symptom is only the latter, a bad coil is more likely. __________________ 243.5rwhp/284.2rwtq Mod list in My Garage

June 23rd, 2010, 04:58 PM	#6
hotmustang95 Regular Last of the 302's Road Racing Rookie Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Boynton Beach, FL Posts: 373 iTrader: 0 reviews	How long has it been since you gave the car a tune up consisting of new plugs, wires, and a coil? __________________ Victor ( goofyfeet) Oliver P.B.M.C. Member Track Addict

June 24th, 2010, 09:56 AM	#8
bustedknuckles Regular 95 GT, 06 vert v6 havent ran Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Barberton, OH Posts: 246 iTrader: 0 reviews	so like 2 years ago... id do it and replace your fuel filter!! __________________ 1995 GT - Light Mods (getting more fun!!) 2006 Vert V6 - This is for the wife! she loves it! Northeast Ohio

June 23rd, 2010, 12:42 PM	#5
Bullitt95 Hardcore Enthusiast 1995 Mustang GT auto 13.546 @ 105.32 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Al Ain, UAE Posts: 1,452 iTrader: 0 reviews	Good. Hope the new fuel pump has cured the problem.

June 26th, 2010, 02:27 PM	#10
mfhill Look Ma! My First Post! Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 1 iTrader: 0 reviews	My 94 mustang won't start. But after sitting starts right up I have a 1994 Mustang and after it has been running will not start. It is like the battery is dead. You can't unlock the doors, roll the windows down nothing works. After sitting for a bit it starts up. This time I had to have it jumped and it took about 10 minutes of charging to get it to start. The battery is brand new. What could it be?

June 26th, 2010, 03:19 PM	#11
KV007 Hardcore Enthusiast 2003 Mustang Gt Slow Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: redding,california Posts: 2,532 Blog Entries: 2 iTrader: 2 reviews	alternator? __________________ 409rwhp at 4500 rpms.Vortech V1 Intercooled,kurgan motorsports powerpipe, 3.12 pulley, all Mac Exhaust,Sct Tuner,Bolt Ons,Cobra Brakes,MM cc plates,Vis 2000 cobra r hood,MGW shifter,Strange 31 Spline axles,Eaton Possi

June 28th, 2010, 03:51 PM	#13
94bossgt Regular 94 mustang gt too slow to tell Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: northampton pa Posts: 233 iTrader: 0 reviews	its most likely a bad ground or bad connection

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HELP!!!! car randomly won't start, then starts just fine....???

HELP!!!! car randomly won't start, then starts just fine....???

My 94 mustang won't start. But after sitting starts right up