cant figure this one out.

pelley · July 2nd, 2011, 07:40 PM

alright the car is a 1993 Lx 5.0 manual.
the car wont start by turning the key and holding the clutch in.
fuel pump primes, theres not even a click at the solenoid.
and the solenoid is new, just replaced it, cleaned the connections, have to touch the starter solenoid bolts together to get it to run.. and when i do that i dont have to press the clutch to start it that way, any ideas?
no bad fuses either. stumped.
any help is appreciated.

5.0ranger · July 3rd, 2011, 02:59 AM

is the start switch wire pushing 12 volts when you turn the key on to start? it should be a yellow wire. i think.

5.0ranger · July 3rd, 2011, 03:00 AM

also. is the silinoid grounded well? I had to run another ground strap off of mine to get it to ground good enough.

pelley · July 3rd, 2011, 02:44 PM

don't have a voltmeter available, but the fuse in that link looks good,
the car battery was dying because a bad ignition switch which kept the accessories on when the key was out, so i replaced the switch now everything turns off , bu the car still wont start by key, have to jump the solenoid, and i know its grounded good, i went through with a wire brushed and cleaned everything up...

5.0ranger · July 3rd, 2011, 04:45 PM

try to arc the wire while someone else turns the key on. if it arcs then you have 12 volts. im almost certain that's what it is.

Street Jesus · July 3rd, 2011, 11:36 PM

Spend a couple bucks on a 12v test light and see if the "start" wire going to the solenoid has power.

Drak · July 4th, 2011, 04:17 AM

might be as simple as your Clutch Safety Switch.

pelley · July 4th, 2011, 06:30 PM

gotten all the wires correctly, all receive power.. its something else..

July 2nd, 2011, 07:40 PM	#1
pelley Enthusiast 1993 Mustang LX Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Medina Ohio Posts: 683 iTrader: 0 reviews	cant figure this one out. alright the car is a 1993 Lx 5.0 manual. the car wont start by turning the key and holding the clutch in. fuel pump primes, theres not even a click at the solenoid. and the solenoid is new, just replaced it, cleaned the connections, have to touch the starter solenoid bolts together to get it to run.. and when i do that i dont have to press the clutch to start it that way, any ideas? no bad fuses either. stumped. any help is appreciated.

July 4th, 2011, 04:17 AM	#7
Drak Special 2001, Ford, Mustang GT 13.73 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Powder Springs, Ga. Posts: 26 iTrader: 0 reviews	might be as simple as your Clutch Safety Switch. __________________ Want it back so bad!

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July 3rd, 2011, 02:59 AM	#2
5.0ranger Newbie Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 19 iTrader: 0 reviews	is the start switch wire pushing 12 volts when you turn the key on to start? it should be a yellow wire. i think.

July 3rd, 2011, 03:00 AM	#3
5.0ranger Newbie Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 19 iTrader: 0 reviews	also. is the silinoid grounded well? I had to run another ground strap off of mine to get it to ground good enough.

July 3rd, 2011, 02:44 PM	#4
pelley Enthusiast 1993 Mustang LX Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Medina Ohio Posts: 683 iTrader: 0 reviews	don't have a voltmeter available, but the fuse in that link looks good, the car battery was dying because a bad ignition switch which kept the accessories on when the key was out, so i replaced the switch now everything turns off , bu the car still wont start by key, have to jump the solenoid, and i know its grounded good, i went through with a wire brushed and cleaned everything up...

July 3rd, 2011, 04:45 PM	#5
5.0ranger Newbie Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 19 iTrader: 0 reviews	try to arc the wire while someone else turns the key on. if it arcs then you have 12 volts. im almost certain that's what it is.

July 3rd, 2011, 11:36 PM	#6
Street Jesus Newbie 80 Mustang Cobra Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Seattle Posts: 40 iTrader: 0 reviews	Spend a couple bucks on a 12v test light and see if the "start" wire going to the solenoid has power.

July 4th, 2011, 06:30 PM	#8
pelley Enthusiast 1993 Mustang LX Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Medina Ohio Posts: 683 iTrader: 0 reviews	gotten all the wires correctly, all receive power.. its something else..

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