Ignition and Starter Problem
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Printed Date: November-23-2024 at 3:33pm
Topic: Ignition and Starter Problem
Posted By: brad7114
Subject: Ignition and Starter Problem
Date Posted: June-13-2006 at 3:28pm
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I have a 1970 CC Mustang with the Holman and Moody in it. Last fall the boat would not turn over. When I turned the ignition to the first position all the instruments and fuel pump come on, but when I turned the key on over I got a loud buzz from the solenoid. So I replaced the solenoid and now when I try to crank I get nothing (no buzz). I went ahead and replaced the starter considering the one that is in it is 36 years old and I still do not get anything when I try to crank. What else can it be? ------------- Mustang Man Opelika, AL |
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Posted By: jimbo
Date Posted: June-13-2006 at 4:32pm
| Not trying to be a smart ass but is the battery good? |
Posted By: brad7114
Date Posted: June-13-2006 at 4:58pm
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Sorry, should have eliminated that in question my first post, but yes battery is fine and the cables are tight and not corroded. ------------- Mustang Man Opelika, AL |
Posted By: jimbo
Date Posted: June-13-2006 at 7:01pm
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The best bet is to use a volt metter to sort out where you have power (and where you don't. Check for power at the relay.
Make sure the connections are good at the ignition switch. Make sure the ground to the engine block is good. |
Posted By: Tim D
Date Posted: June-13-2006 at 7:38pm
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You have an electric fuel pump? Check to see if the ignition wire going to the starter has 12 volts. ------------- Tim D |
Posted By: JEFF KOSTIS
Date Posted: June-13-2006 at 9:28pm
The "buzz" is usually a low voltage situation. You need a way to measure the voltage(a test light will even work fine). Another quick check of the batt cables is to turn on the stern light and try to start. If the light stays bright, cables are probably ok, if the light dies, check the batt cables/connections. Good luck!!
Jeff... ------------- MUSTANG COUNTRY http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1074 - 1974 Mustang 17 http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1093 - 1976 Mustang 17 |
Posted By: brad7114
Date Posted: June-20-2006 at 6:10pm
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Thanks Guys,
I am on the road traveling with work. I will be able to test these things this weekend and will let you know the results. ------------- Mustang Man Opelika, AL |
Posted By: brad7114
Date Posted: June-27-2006 at 11:01am
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I still haven't had a lot of time to test these things out, but I had a mechanic tell me to attach a set of jumper cables to the battery and positive to the starter and ground the negative out and see if the starter engauges. I did this and you can hear the starter click (new starter), but should this crank the engine? What problem is this ruling in or out?
------------- Mustang Man Opelika, AL |
Posted By: Tim D
Date Posted: June-27-2006 at 11:13am
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That is a way you bypass a dead battery. You would still need to turn the key, or take a screwdriver and touch the positive and the ignition post. ------------- Tim D |
Posted By: 77stang
Date Posted: June-27-2006 at 11:21am
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first off, your cables dont have to "look" corroded to be bad. from your int*tial post through your update i agree with Jeff that it is acting like you got a low voltage situation - you still havent ruled out the battery, cables, or connections.
to me your post and diagnosis through this point sounds like you have bad cables and have subsequently reduced the charge in the battery to an insufficient amount. hence, make sure you battery is fully charged when you use the jumpers. ------------- http://correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1360&yrstart=1971&yrend=1975 - '77 Mustang 17 |