starting problem...

[estang85]

So sometimes when I go to start my 85 v6 mustang its like the starter sticks and it keeps cranking I have to pop the hood real fast and pull the neg off the batery I replaced the starter and that's not it I'm thinking it may be my cilaniod but its wired right does any one have any ideas?

[Justasix98]

Originally Posted by estang85

So sometimes when I go to start my 85 v6 mustang its like the starter sticks and it keeps cranking I have to pop the hood real fast and pull the neg off the batery I replaced the starter and that's not it I'm thinking it may be my cilaniod but its wired right does any one have any ideas?

I'm not sure what the prob is, but what you can do is run a temporary push button start, just splice it in the pos wire to the batt. Put the key in ignition, turn it forward, push the button and it'll turn over

[estang85]

Lol thats a good idea but its kinda ghetto... I think it is the ignition.

[Justasix98]

Originally Posted by estang85

Lol thats a good idea but its kinda ghetto... I think it is the ignition.

Might be. Ignition in my dads old Deville went out, new one was $200. Had to run a setup like this in his. Worked good, and it's funny cause no one knew how to start it lol

[estang85]

Did it keep cranking even when you took the key out?

[Justasix98]

Originally Posted by estang85

Did it keep cranking even when you took the key out?

No, your problem might be a bad cellanoid

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But honestly I have no idea

[earthdeth]

I vote for solenoid. Be under it and have someone start it. when it hangs up hit with nylon mallet or gently with hammer. if it stops, there ya go. Disconnect battery cable from starter. Have someone turn to start position. Small wire to solenoid should (does) get 12 volts. Release from start position. If 12 volt continues, it's ignition switch.

[estang85]

I think it is the cylenoid also cus its a external so its right in the engine bay when I tap on it it released it and stoped starting

[earthdeth]

Awesome. A little troubleshooting can save much grief. You can buy starter with solenoid or just replace solenoid. Depends on funds and ability. If it's a car you plan to have a while, starter is cool and most come with nice warranty.