stupid car troubles

LegendEleanor · August 11th, 2011, 07:45 PM

Lately my car has been having some minor issues. At first it was that my battery was dead. I jumped it and then it was fine. then a few days later I had to jump it 2 more times. there was battery acid all over one of the connectors so I cleaned it and thought that was the end of it. maybe I would have to get a new battery. Then when I started my car it was idling really low. and then it just started sputtering and it died. Then it would turn over and start fine, but immediately lose power and die. So I didnt drive it all yesrerday. Now today its idling really high. Not sure what the problem is.. any help?

FordGT · August 18th, 2011, 09:02 PM

I would first replace the battery. It sounds like a post is cracked/leaking. Then I would check to see that the cables are not corroded. If it's just the ends that are corroded you can cut them off and replace the terminals as long as you have enough reach left. It'll be hard to diagnose another problem with a faulty battery so that's where I'd start, just my 2 cents.

Majrdad · August 27th, 2011, 10:31 AM

Legend - did changing the battery fix the problem?

Randy B · August 27th, 2011, 03:55 PM

MY dome light stays on when driving. When stopped (key out) it takes about a half hour for it to turn off. Also, if there is a sensor, where is it? HELP.
RANDY

00MustangGtPremium · August 27th, 2011, 05:22 PM

Is it throwing any codes?

00MustangGtPremium · August 27th, 2011, 05:24 PM

Originally Posted by Randy B

MY dome light stays on when driving. When stopped (key out) it takes about a half hour for it to turn off. Also, if there is a sensor, where is it? HELP.
RANDY

Try messing with your dimmer switch and I believe the switch is in the door jamb by the door hinges. I own a 2000 so it might be different.

LegendEleanor · September 8th, 2011, 03:39 PM

I never did check back on this thread. Battery was dead. replaced it. and I had to replace my fuel rail sensor.. Ive heard those go bad quite often on my year mustang

5.8mustang · September 13th, 2011, 08:59 PM

randy b the door sensor is in the latch i believe i haven't worked on alot of 06 mustangs but i believe thats were it is

August 11th, 2011, 07:45 PM	#1
LegendEleanor Hardcored Manthusiast 2005 Cervixi Mustang really gay Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Woodstock, GA Posts: 1,975 iTrader: 0 reviews	stupid car troubles Lately my car has been having some minor issues. At first it was that my battery was dead. I jumped it and then it was fine. then a few days later I had to jump it 2 more times. there was battery acid all over one of the connectors so I cleaned it and thought that was the end of it. maybe I would have to get a new battery. Then when I started my car it was idling really low. and then it just started sputtering and it died. Then it would turn over and start fine, but immediately lose power and die. So I didnt drive it all yesrerday. Now today its idling really high. Not sure what the problem is.. any help? __________________

August 27th, 2011, 03:55 PM	#4
Randy B Look Ma! My First Post! Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 1 iTrader: 0 reviews	2006 Ford Mustang Gt MY dome light stays on when driving. When stopped (key out) it takes about a half hour for it to turn off. Also, if there is a sensor, where is it? HELP. RANDY

August 27th, 2011, 05:22 PM	#5
00MustangGtPremium Regular 2000 Mustang Gt no clue Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Naples, Fl Posts: 349 Blog Entries: 3 iTrader: 0 reviews	Is it throwing any codes? __________________ Just because your cars loud doesnt mean its fast

September 8th, 2011, 03:39 PM	#7
LegendEleanor Hardcored Manthusiast 2005 Cervixi Mustang really gay Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Woodstock, GA Posts: 1,975 iTrader: 0 reviews	I never did check back on this thread. Battery was dead. replaced it. and I had to replace my fuel rail sensor.. Ive heard those go bad quite often on my year mustang __________________

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August 18th, 2011, 09:02 PM	#2
FordGT Newbie 2002 Mustang GT Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Canada Posts: 36 iTrader: 0 reviews	I would first replace the battery. It sounds like a post is cracked/leaking. Then I would check to see that the cables are not corroded. If it's just the ends that are corroded you can cut them off and replace the terminals as long as you have enough reach left. It'll be hard to diagnose another problem with a faulty battery so that's where I'd start, just my 2 cents.

August 27th, 2011, 10:31 AM	#3
Majrdad Regular 2009 Warrior In Pink Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 99 iTrader: 0 reviews	Legend - did changing the battery fix the problem?

September 13th, 2011, 08:59 PM	#8
5.8mustang Regular 1988 mustang lx never ran down a track Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Logansport IN / blairsville PA Posts: 131 iTrader: 0 reviews	randy b the door sensor is in the latch i believe i haven't worked on alot of 06 mustangs but i believe thats were it is

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