need help

keyba · January 10th, 2012, 07:30 PM

ok i have a 99 mustang v6 with 238000 miles

now it runs fine

but lately it has been having a weird electrical problem lights dimming and all. Makes me think the alternator but now randomly just did it twice within a block the car and the entire electrical system just went completely blank. Everything shut off then next it all came back on like nothin happened.

The only other problem i have is that the odometer it goes in and out randomly as well idk if it could be an issue with the gauge cluster

much help would be appreciated

Reaper_88 · January 10th, 2012, 08:24 PM

Go t your local auto parts store and have them test your alternator, that's what im thinking is the issue

keyba · January 10th, 2012, 08:28 PM

thats what i thought but it wouldn't make since. It restarted right away on its own but i am testing it at work tomorrow. Also kinda goig towards the pats system screwing up.

Tang Stang · January 11th, 2012, 11:31 AM

I'd inspect the ground cable and make certain it is getting a good connection at the engine block, as that tends to be overlooked.

xtreme 2 · January 11th, 2012, 11:37 AM

I was gonna say, check the grounds. Sounds like something is loose.

keyba · January 11th, 2012, 08:55 PM

well the grounds where all tight the battery one was a little loose. They are look very worn I'm wondering about corrosion i am going to replace them and see what happens

xtreme 2 · January 12th, 2012, 01:47 PM

corrosion could be the key. A pretty simple fix if that's it. I've seen a lot of times where a car won't start because of corroded battery cables.

WhiteShadow · January 12th, 2012, 02:02 PM

Originally Posted by xtreme 2

corrosion could be the key. A pretty simple fix if that's it. I've seen a lot of times where a car won't start because of corroded battery cables.

+1 to this. used to happen all the time in my dads old suburban. finally got new cables

January 10th, 2012, 07:30 PM	#1
keyba Regular 1999 Mustang v6 16.2 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Munster, In Posts: 396 iTrader: 0 reviews	need help ok i have a 99 mustang v6 with 238000 miles now it runs fine but lately it has been having a weird electrical problem lights dimming and all. Makes me think the alternator but now randomly just did it twice within a block the car and the entire electrical system just went completely blank. Everything shut off then next it all came back on like nothin happened. The only other problem i have is that the odometer it goes in and out randomly as well idk if it could be an issue with the gauge cluster much help would be appreciated __________________ FLICKR TAKE A LOOK Keyba's 70 Mach 1 build POLICE SCANNER F/S[/SIZE]

January 10th, 2012, 08:24 PM	#2
Reaper_88 [{4114 K-73}] 2000 Mustang V6 Manual Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 927 iTrader: 1 reviews	Go t your local auto parts store and have them test your alternator, that's what im thinking is the issue __________________ BAMA-K&N-C&L-TI LLC-VAP Auto-Steeda-MAC-Thrush-Koni-H&R-Maximum Motorsports WTB MAC Flow Path mufflers or Bassani mufflers PM me if you have a pair

January 10th, 2012, 08:28 PM	#3
keyba Regular 1999 Mustang v6 16.2 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Munster, In Posts: 396 iTrader: 0 reviews	thats what i thought but it wouldn't make since. It restarted right away on its own but i am testing it at work tomorrow. Also kinda goig towards the pats system screwing up. __________________ FLICKR TAKE A LOOK Keyba's 70 Mach 1 build POLICE SCANNER F/S[/SIZE]

January 11th, 2012, 11:31 AM	#4
Tang Stang Hardcore Enthusiast 2004 Mustang GT Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Imperial, MO Posts: 1,961 iTrader: 2 reviews	I'd inspect the ground cable and make certain it is getting a good connection at the engine block, as that tends to be overlooked. __________________ Rod @ AzzKicker Cars 2004 Ford Mustang GT-The Driver-BBK CAI, PP TB & Inlet, Steeda UD's, SLP LM1, & 3.73's. 1990 Mercury Cougar XR7-The Meth Addict-5.0L DOHC Stroker w/2.1L KB SC. 1995 Ford F150-Mud Toy-5.0L, 4x4, 33's, & Warn 8274 Winch

January 11th, 2012, 11:37 AM	#5
xtreme 2 Hardcore Enthusiast 2001 v6 premium Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 1,340 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 0 reviews	I was gonna say, check the grounds. Sounds like something is loose. __________________ Screw it, coming to play with the big boys... 5.4L Vortech COMING SOON!

January 11th, 2012, 08:55 PM	#6
keyba Regular 1999 Mustang v6 16.2 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Munster, In Posts: 396 iTrader: 0 reviews	well the grounds where all tight the battery one was a little loose. They are look very worn I'm wondering about corrosion i am going to replace them and see what happens __________________ FLICKR TAKE A LOOK Keyba's 70 Mach 1 build POLICE SCANNER F/S[/SIZE]

January 12th, 2012, 01:47 PM	#7
xtreme 2 Hardcore Enthusiast 2001 v6 premium Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 1,340 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 0 reviews	corrosion could be the key. A pretty simple fix if that's it. I've seen a lot of times where a car won't start because of corroded battery cables. __________________ Screw it, coming to play with the big boys... 5.4L Vortech COMING SOON!

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