Problem when starting my Mustang?..

Chris02 · November 23rd, 2006, 03:57 PM

Hey guys! The problem I have with my Mustang is that when I start it sometimes it takes like 3 seconds until it starts..I changed my spark plugs..and the engine has 126,000kms on it..It's most likely the battery or something to do with the ignition maybe? Let me know what you think. This only happens now and then. Thanks!

Chris

WAVEBYE · November 23rd, 2006, 04:14 PM

is it not wanting to turn over or is it not wanting to fire?

Chris02 · November 23rd, 2006, 04:17 PM

sometimes I just start the car fine and like right away..but sometimes its just not wanting to start for some reason ....its really strange.

WAVEBYE · November 23rd, 2006, 04:19 PM

what i was asking was...is it acting like the battery's dead or doesn't it just turn over and over when you try to crank it?

Chris02 · November 23rd, 2006, 04:23 PM

yeah..its like the battery is dead..

WAVEBYE · November 23rd, 2006, 04:32 PM

have you had your alternator tested,or your battery charged/tested? your alt may not be recharging your battery

Chris02 · November 23rd, 2006, 04:39 PM

That is very true man...I definately should do that..If i need a new alternator..where can i go to get one good?

WAVEBYE · November 23rd, 2006, 04:53 PM

depends on what kinda alt you want. if you want just an oem replacement you can go somewhere like NAPA. AutoZone always gives you the wrong one. but if you want a aftermarket one you can go to www.PA-Performance.com and look for one there.

superbeef1000 · November 23rd, 2006, 11:21 PM

sounds like the batery is going bad mine did this last month

superbeef1000 · November 23rd, 2006, 11:26 PM

here is some at fair rates
http://www.autozone.com/servlet/UiBr...ters=Batteries

FOR POINT SIX · November 24th, 2006, 02:14 AM

Do not use autozone

$GTSTUD$ · November 30th, 2006, 12:15 AM

yah man got the same exact problem. it will start up like a champ or it will start and i will let the starter go and it will like almost stall and then it sometime rolls over and starts. i changed my spark plugs. changed fuel filter. changed battery. and stil does the same exact thing. but yah man i know exactly what ur talkin bout.

November 23rd, 2006, 03:57 PM	#1
Chris02 Regular Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 301	Problem when starting my Mustang?.. Hey guys! The problem I have with my Mustang is that when I start it sometimes it takes like 3 seconds until it starts..I changed my spark plugs..and the engine has 126,000kms on it..It's most likely the battery or something to do with the ignition maybe? Let me know what you think. This only happens now and then. Thanks! Chris

November 23rd, 2006, 04:14 PM	#2
WAVEBYE Hardcore Enthusiast 03 Mustang GT Twin Turbo Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Southaven,MS Posts: 1,467	is it not wanting to turn over or is it not wanting to fire? __________________ Nobody gonna take my car Im gonna race it to the ground Nobody gonna beat my car Its gonna break the speed of sound Oooh its a killing machine Its got everything Like a driving power big fat tires And everything - Deep Purple

November 23rd, 2006, 04:19 PM	#4
WAVEBYE Hardcore Enthusiast 03 Mustang GT Twin Turbo Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Southaven,MS Posts: 1,467	what i was asking was...is it acting like the battery's dead or doesn't it just turn over and over when you try to crank it? __________________ Nobody gonna take my car Im gonna race it to the ground Nobody gonna beat my car Its gonna break the speed of sound Oooh its a killing machine Its got everything Like a driving power big fat tires And everything - Deep Purple

November 23rd, 2006, 04:32 PM	#6
WAVEBYE Hardcore Enthusiast 03 Mustang GT Twin Turbo Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Southaven,MS Posts: 1,467	have you had your alternator tested,or your battery charged/tested? your alt may not be recharging your battery __________________ Nobody gonna take my car Im gonna race it to the ground Nobody gonna beat my car Its gonna break the speed of sound Oooh its a killing machine Its got everything Like a driving power big fat tires And everything - Deep Purple

November 23rd, 2006, 04:53 PM	#8
WAVEBYE Hardcore Enthusiast 03 Mustang GT Twin Turbo Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Southaven,MS Posts: 1,467	depends on what kinda alt you want. if you want just an oem replacement you can go somewhere like NAPA. AutoZone always gives you the wrong one. but if you want a aftermarket one you can go to www.PA-Performance.com and look for one there. __________________ Nobody gonna take my car Im gonna race it to the ground Nobody gonna beat my car Its gonna break the speed of sound Oooh its a killing machine Its got everything Like a driving power big fat tires And everything - Deep Purple

November 23rd, 2006, 04:17 PM	#3
Chris02 Regular Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 301	sometimes I just start the car fine and like right away..but sometimes its just not wanting to start for some reason ....its really strange.

November 23rd, 2006, 04:23 PM	#5
Chris02 Regular Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 301	yeah..its like the battery is dead..

November 23rd, 2006, 04:39 PM	#7
Chris02 Regular Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 301	That is very true man...I definately should do that..If i need a new alternator..where can i go to get one good?

November 23rd, 2006, 11:21 PM	#9
superbeef1000 Enthusiast Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: mesa , arizona Posts: 900	sounds like the batery is going bad mine did this last month __________________ a bunch of stuff to make my car faster http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forums...e-member-1497/

November 23rd, 2006, 11:26 PM	#10
superbeef1000 Enthusiast Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: mesa , arizona Posts: 900	here is some at fair rates http://www.autozone.com/servlet/UiBr...ters=Batteries __________________ a bunch of stuff to make my car faster http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forums...e-member-1497/

November 24th, 2006, 02:14 AM	#11
FOR POINT SIX Enthusiast Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Nashville TN Posts: 651	Do not use autozone __________________ http://www.myspace.com/forpointsix My Garage

November 30th, 2006, 12:15 AM	#12
$GTSTUD$ Newbie Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 2	yah man got the same exact problem. it will start up like a champ or it will start and i will let the starter go and it will like almost stall and then it sometime rolls over and starts. i changed my spark plugs. changed fuel filter. changed battery. and stil does the same exact thing. but yah man i know exactly what ur talkin bout.

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