Troubles Starting? HELP

Antfo89 · April 27th, 2009, 12:19 PM

So ever since I bought my Mustang last year 1998 GT I have had starting troubles. My starter is fine because it will turn over until the cows come home, BUT my engine just doesn't fire I can count to 4 mississippi while turning it over and then it barely goes. Also I can let it turn over for a few seconds, stop and then try again and it will start right up. Seems like its not getting gas in the rails right off or something. I've tryed starting it with my foot on the gas slightly that didn't help. I tryed starting it with my foot to the floor, that didn't help. I tryed pumping the gas before starting it, that didnt help. It seems to start the same way despite what I do haha its always on the second try of turning it over or about 4-5 seconds in letting it turn over. I have a performance chip which I heard makes a difference but don't know thanks for the help fellas! p.s new sparks, fuel filter, battery, everything been the same ever since I bought the car before and after mods.

~C~ · April 27th, 2009, 01:35 PM

Seriously man, my eyes hurt after trying to decipher the paragraph.

Antfo89 · April 27th, 2009, 03:06 PM

Originally Posted by ~C~

Seriously man, my eyes hurt after trying to decipher the paragraph.

Better? lol

HMUSN · April 27th, 2009, 03:09 PM

Originally Posted by Antfo89

So ever since I bought my Mustang last year 1998 GT I have had starting troubles.

My starter is fine because it will turn over until the cows come home, BUT my engine just doesn't fire I can count to 4 mississippi while turning it over and then it barely goes.

Also I can let it turn over for a few seconds, stop and then try again and it will start right up. Seems like its not getting gas in the rails right off or something. I've tryed starting it with my foot on the gas slightly that didn't help.

I tryed starting it with my foot to the floor, that didn't help. I tryed pumping the gas before starting it, that didnt help. It seems to start the same way despite what I do haha its always on the second try of turning it over or about 4-5 seconds in letting it turn over.

I have a performance chip which I heard makes a difference but don't know thanks for the help fellas! p.s new sparks, fuel filter, battery, everything been the same ever since I bought the car before and after mods.

wraitherx · April 27th, 2009, 03:10 PM

are you getting fuel at all? what have you checked, if anything?

Antfo89 · April 27th, 2009, 03:42 PM

Originally Posted by wraitherlx

are you getting fuel at all? what have you checked, if anything?

Um to be honest Idk what to check I did the sparks, the battery the fuel filter and all that in hopes of some improvments but no luck. just need some suggestions on what to check.

Thumbie · April 27th, 2009, 04:00 PM

before starting, turn the key to full on position(lights n dash will light up). wait like 5 full seconds and try starting it. I think that gets the fuel pump a little head start i believe

Fluffy The Rhino · April 27th, 2009, 07:45 PM

Originally Posted by Antfo89

Um to be honest Idk what to check I did the sparks, the battery the fuel filter and all that in hopes of some improvments but no luck. just need some suggestions on what to check.

Then you might want to take it to someone who does know what to check. It's always good to get multiple opinions. It could be any number of issues.

~C~ · April 27th, 2009, 08:10 PM

Yes if you turn the key to on but dont crank it, it will prime the pump which will send fuel to the rails. Try replacing the fuel filter to, it can't hurt. Perhaps you may need some new plugs.

And yes that was much better! Thanks!

Antfo89 · April 27th, 2009, 10:33 PM

Originally Posted by ~C~

Yes if you turn the key to on but dont crank it, it will prime the pump which will send fuel to the rails. Try replacing the fuel filter to, it can't hurt. Perhaps you may need some new plugs.

And yes that was much better! Thanks!

O wow I didn't know that! ill try that tomaro morning hehe thanks!

Thumbie · April 28th, 2009, 10:40 PM

Originally Posted by Antfo89

O wow I didn't know that! ill try that tomaro morning hehe thanks!

did it work? just curious...

Antfo89 · April 29th, 2009, 12:36 AM

Originally Posted by Thumbie

did it work? just curious...

Umm it seemed to a little it didn't take as long but just curious do I turn the key all the way and hold it without the clutch pushed in so it doesn't start or just all the way to on so everything turns on? And do I pump the gas when the car is in the on position to help it or just let it sit for a minute?

Safi · April 29th, 2009, 12:39 AM

Originally Posted by Antfo89

Umm it seemed to a little it didn't take as long but just curious do I turn the key all the way and hold it without the clutch pushed in so it doesn't start or just all the way to on so everything turns on? And do I pump the gas when the car is in the on position to help it or just let it sit for a minute?

Just turn the key all the way to the on position for a couple seconds then do the normal starting routine...push clutch turn key farther to start

Antfo89 · April 29th, 2009, 11:28 AM

Originally Posted by commandersafi

Just turn the key all the way to the on position for a couple seconds then do the normal starting routine...push clutch turn key farther to start

So I turned it all the way on and left it for roughly 20 seconds. And yes it did help significantly. Just curious, do all you of you guys do the same to your cars before you start it? I had no idea that it primed the pump.

Thumbie · April 29th, 2009, 04:08 PM

Well it sounds like you have a weak fuel pump or clogged/pinched fuel lines? Mine always starts right away

~C~ · April 30th, 2009, 07:07 AM

Mine always started with no priming hte pump before i put the s/c on. Now I prime each time I start it.

Antfo89 · April 30th, 2009, 07:03 PM

THANKS GUYS! ever since I let it prime for like 3 seconds or so she fires right up! Shweeeeet

grnstang · April 30th, 2009, 07:44 PM

i usually prime it if its been sitting for a while

April 27th, 2009, 12:19 PM	#1
Antfo89 Regular 1998 Mustang GT n/a Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Vermont Posts: 132 iTrader: 0 reviews	Troubles Starting? HELP So ever since I bought my Mustang last year 1998 GT I have had starting troubles. My starter is fine because it will turn over until the cows come home, BUT my engine just doesn't fire I can count to 4 mississippi while turning it over and then it barely goes. Also I can let it turn over for a few seconds, stop and then try again and it will start right up. Seems like its not getting gas in the rails right off or something. I've tryed starting it with my foot on the gas slightly that didn't help. I tryed starting it with my foot to the floor, that didn't help. I tryed pumping the gas before starting it, that didnt help. It seems to start the same way despite what I do haha its always on the second try of turning it over or about 4-5 seconds in letting it turn over. I have a performance chip which I heard makes a difference but don't know thanks for the help fellas! p.s new sparks, fuel filter, battery, everything been the same ever since I bought the car before and after mods. __________________ " There are alot of things to think about, but nothing to worry about " Last edited by Antfo89; April 27th, 2009 at 03:06 PM.

April 27th, 2009, 01:35 PM	#2
~C~ ~C~, The Other White Meat! Y2K YellowJacket GT ~TBD~ Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: West side B-More Posts: 1,697 iTrader: 2 reviews	Seriously man, my eyes hurt after trying to decipher the paragraph. __________________ BLOWN Bumblebeast! 370 rwhp / 381 ft lbs ~Tuned by JJ at WMS "Like the blind man says......We shall see...."

April 27th, 2009, 03:10 PM	#5
wraitherx Moderator '99 SVT Cobra Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Virginia Beach, VA Posts: 9,568 iTrader: 11 reviews	are you getting fuel at all? what have you checked, if anything? __________________ BUILD 2 IN PROGRESS

April 27th, 2009, 04:00 PM	#7
Thumbie Hardcore Enthusiast 2001 Cobra 14.2@102 (I suck) Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: SF Bay Area, CA Posts: 1,621 iTrader: 0 reviews	before starting, turn the key to full on position(lights n dash will light up). wait like 5 full seconds and try starting it. I think that gets the fuel pump a little head start i believe __________________ 2001 Cobra with SRA swap, modded for twisties MM Cobra Club Member #76

April 27th, 2009, 08:10 PM	#9
~C~ ~C~, The Other White Meat! Y2K YellowJacket GT ~TBD~ Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: West side B-More Posts: 1,697 iTrader: 2 reviews	Yes if you turn the key to on but dont crank it, it will prime the pump which will send fuel to the rails. Try replacing the fuel filter to, it can't hurt. Perhaps you may need some new plugs. And yes that was much better! Thanks! __________________ BLOWN Bumblebeast! 370 rwhp / 381 ft lbs ~Tuned by JJ at WMS "Like the blind man says......We shall see...."

April 29th, 2009, 04:08 PM	#15
Thumbie Hardcore Enthusiast 2001 Cobra 14.2@102 (I suck) Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: SF Bay Area, CA Posts: 1,621 iTrader: 0 reviews	Well it sounds like you have a weak fuel pump or clogged/pinched fuel lines? Mine always starts right away __________________ 2001 Cobra with SRA swap, modded for twisties MM Cobra Club Member #76

April 30th, 2009, 07:07 AM	#16
~C~ ~C~, The Other White Meat! Y2K YellowJacket GT ~TBD~ Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: West side B-More Posts: 1,697 iTrader: 2 reviews	Mine always started with no priming hte pump before i put the s/c on. Now I prime each time I start it. __________________ BLOWN Bumblebeast! 370 rwhp / 381 ft lbs ~Tuned by JJ at WMS "Like the blind man says......We shall see...."

April 30th, 2009, 07:03 PM	#17
Antfo89 Regular 1998 Mustang GT n/a Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Vermont Posts: 132 iTrader: 0 reviews	THANKS GUYS! ever since I let it prime for like 3 seconds or so she fires right up! Shweeeeet __________________ " There are alot of things to think about, but nothing to worry about "

April 30th, 2009, 07:44 PM	#18
grnstang Hardcore Enthusiast 91 LX 13.7@101 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Norwalk OH Posts: 1,426 iTrader: 1 reviews	i usually prime it if its been sitting for a while __________________

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