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Topic: ARGH!! Electrical problem returns!
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sigtauenus
Gearhead Posts: 1413
From: Beaufort, SC
Registered: Jun 2000
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posted 01-25-2002 07:22 AM
   
Went to start me car this morning and I got a click and then nothing. No interior/head lights, no radio, nothing.So, I figured it was the old starter solenoid because there's no way the battery died overnight, and since I keep one in stock, changed it out. Get back in the car, headlights work fine. Ok, it wasn't the battery. Turn the key, (the hood is still up), and I see a big arc at the starter solenoid, hear the same click, and then everything is dead again. I don't get it, it started up just fine last night when I came home from work. I hate playing replace a part until it works, it gets too expensive. Any ideas?
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V8 Thumper
Gearhead Posts: 285
From: Orange, Ca. United States of America
Registered: Dec 2001
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posted 01-25-2002 08:17 AM
Bad ground. Try an abrasive disc or even sandpaper to expose fresh metal on your ground surface and cables. I've even run multiple grounds (batt.{-} to block, block to frame, at two different places) to insure against such problems. Virtually guarantees a complete circuit.
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sigtauenus
Gearhead Posts: 1413
From: Beaufort, SC
Registered: Jun 2000
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posted 01-25-2002 06:43 PM
While I was waiting for my ride to show up, I was fidgeting around and noticed a couple things. 1, the hot cable to the starter was slightly loose at the starter end, although the nut seemed tight. 2, when I disconnected the battery from the solenoid and reattached it, the headlights worked again. I didn't have time to check it out more yet, but hopefully you are correct that it is a bad connection.
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Dave Gibson
Moderator Posts: 5246
From: Pensacola, Florida, USA M&M#166 MCA#47921
Registered: Aug 99
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posted 01-25-2002 11:44 PM
Sam,
Also check all the connections on the stater solenoid to make sure they are clean and not corroded. Sand paper works wonders or a wire brush is better.  Keep us posted.Dave & Terri ------------------
Poison Ivy (Dave's)
'65 Fastback Modified 289 4V, C-4, dual exhaust, styled steel wheels, rally pac, A/C
Blue Belle (Terri's)
'66 Coupe, Silver Blue Metallic, 351W 2-V, 4 speed, A/C, future sleeper.
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sigtauenus
Gearhead Posts: 1413
From: Beaufort, SC
Registered: Jun 2000
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posted 01-28-2002 06:08 PM
Well, I finally got a minute to work on it, and it turns out tightening up the starter wire fixed it. So simple this time, huh? Thought it was going to be a new starter, but it still works just fine.
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SteveLaRiviere
Administrator Posts: 20668
From: Saco, Maine USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 01-28-2002 06:48 PM
Did you clean the area that it sparked? There's probably a carbon coating there. ------------------
'70 Mustang Mach 1 M code 351C 4V/FMX/3.25 open
'72 Mustang Sprint Coupe 351C 4V/FMX/4.30 Trac Lok
'94 F-150 XL 5.8L/E4OD/3.55 Limited Slip
'97 Probe GTS 2.5L DOHC
MCA Member # 47773
Of all the things I've lost, my mind is what I miss the most.
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Dave Gibson
Moderator Posts: 5246
From: Pensacola, Florida, USA M&M#166 MCA#47921
Registered: Aug 99
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posted 01-28-2002 07:00 PM
Sig,
Glad to hear that it was any easy fix. Same goes for our electrical problem with the fastback. Replaced the voltage regulator and cleaned up all the electrical connections. Battery charges just fine now.  Dave & Terri ------------------
Poison Ivy (Dave's)
'65 Fastback Modified 289 4V, C-4, dual exhaust, styled steel wheels, rally pac, A/C
Blue Belle (Terri's)
'66 Coupe, Silver Blue Metallic, 351W 2-V, 4 speed, A/C, future sleeper.
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sigtauenus
Gearhead Posts: 1413
From: Beaufort, SC
Registered: Jun 2000
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posted 01-28-2002 07:48 PM
quote:
Originally posted by SteveLaRiviere:
Did you clean the area that it sparked? There's probably a carbon coating there.
Not yet, but you are correct, it was blackened and I'll probably get around to it tomorrow. Today I just wanted to be sure it wasn't going to involve money to fix it.
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SteveLaRiviere
Administrator Posts: 20668
From: Saco, Maine USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 01-29-2002 09:10 AM
Free fixes are the best fixes! ------------------
'70 Mustang Mach 1 M code 351C 4V/FMX/3.25 open
'72 Mustang Sprint Coupe 351C 4V/FMX/4.30 Trac Lok
'94 F-150 XL 5.8L/E4OD/3.55 Limited Slip
'97 Probe GTS 2.5L DOHC
MCA Member # 47773
Of all the things I've lost, my mind is what I miss the most.
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sigtauenus
Gearhead Posts: 1413
From: Beaufort, SC
Registered: Jun 2000
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posted 01-29-2002 06:42 PM
quote:
Originally posted by SteveLaRiviere:
Free fixes are the best fixes!
You can say that again!
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SteveLaRiviere
Administrator Posts: 20668
From: Saco, Maine USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 01-29-2002 07:39 PM
Free fixes are the best fixes! ------------------
'70 Mustang Mach 1 M code 351C 4V/FMX/3.25 open
'72 Mustang Sprint Coupe 351C 4V/FMX/4.30 Trac Lok
'94 F-150 XL 5.8L/E4OD/3.55 Limited Slip
'97 Probe GTS 2.5L DOHC
MCA Member # 47773
Of all the things I've lost, my mind is what I miss the most.
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sigtauenus
Gearhead Posts: 1413
From: Beaufort, SC
Registered: Jun 2000
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posted 01-29-2002 07:44 PM
LOL, I knew you would!!!!
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SteveLaRiviere
Administrator Posts: 20668
From: Saco, Maine USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 01-29-2002 07:45 PM
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'70 Mustang Mach 1 M code 351C 4V/FMX/3.25 open
'72 Mustang Sprint Coupe 351C 4V/FMX/4.30 Trac Lok
'94 F-150 XL 5.8L/E4OD/3.55 Limited Slip
'97 Probe GTS 2.5L DOHC
MCA Member # 47773
Of all the things I've lost, my mind is what I miss the most.
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cynot65
Gearhead Posts: 835
From: New York
Registered: Apr 2000
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posted 01-30-2002 10:45 AM
Sounded so good I had to say it myself.
Free fixes are the best fixes.
Tony C*------------------
65 Convertible, Vintage Burgandy/Standard Black Interior, 289, 4spd
M&M Member#450
It ain't done yet, but it'll be done right!!
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