Need help asap

[buddykern]

I have a 2001 gt I was driving to work and the parking lot was flooded but I had to go threw the car stalled the water was just to the doors but still pretty high.. I pushed it out to high ground and let it sit for a week. I go to turn it on and all the power works lights radio ect. but when i engage the clutch and crank it it just clicks? I need to get it fixed so I can drive home before I leave for a deployment lol help asap if possible

[chris098]

Your engine is probably shot. You may have to get a new one

[outlawfrog]

check the starter and the battery first! Even check the cable on both for corrosion

[67mustang97]

outlawfrog is probably right, I wouldn't think it would be anything major. Did you try to jump start it?

[outlawfrog]

Originally Posted by 67mustang97

outlawfrog is probably right

I might pull an "osirisguy", and make that my new sig quote!
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[67mustang97]

[buddykern]

ok stupid question lol but how would I go about checking the starter? we tried another battery and it did the same so it wasnt the battery.

[outlawfrog]

if you can't move the car.....take the starter of, and take it to o'reilly.....or whatever local parts house you have that has the capabilities to test starters.

[buddykern]

ok thanks man. I will do that asap and get back to you

[outlawfrog]

Don't forget to check your cables also.....the ones to the batt AND to the starter.....including BOTH ends of the batt ground. As well as the terminals that slide on the batt. Could be a dead starter.....but could also be a f'ed up ground. I had a P.O.S silverado that pulled that clicky **** on me, after I replaced the batt and the starter (both of which NEEDED to be replaced anyway), it still would'nt do **** but click. Turned-out to be a cracked terminal on my ground cable....what a DUHHHH moment.

[buddykern]

ok do you think I could look up videos on how to take the starter off or is it pretty much simple?

[outlawfrog]

should be pretty simple......but you gotta get under the car! lol.....just disconnect the batt.......take the wires off of the starter ( but remember what came off of what post....should be two big wires, one of which is the hot wire, the other is the ground....then a smaller wire), then take the mounting bolts off. I've never taken mine off of the GT, but typically there are two bolts holding it on. Be sure to hold it level while you are getting the bolts loose, so you don't f up the flywheel....and don't drop the damned thing on your head! lol While you're at the parts store, pick-up a hayne's or chilton book for your car.......there's a lot of good "how to" info in there.

[buddykern]

ok thanks man.. I now how something to do tomorrow lol

[outlawfrog]

lol....goodluck with it....hopefully it's something as simple as that!

[buddykern]

also about much does a starter cost if that is the problem

[outlawfrog]

2001 Ford Mustang Starter | O'Reilly Auto Parts

Here are the one's listed for your 01 gt.....I'd suggest the Ultima select....it's new ( not a reman), and has a lifetime warranty

[outlawfrog]

Oh....and I'm not sure if the price would be different in your area....or even if you have an O'reilly....but most stores will be within $20-30 of each other.
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[OsirisGuy]

Hey, what the hell?!
Apparently my handle is now a figure of speech! "...pull an OsirisGuy..." :cop:

But yeah I would also first check the electrical components: Battery, starter and go ahead and check all engine bay fuses as well as the interior fuses. If you just picked up the car, or it has been sitting, or is older (...etc...) I'd check the alternator too just in case; it may be just a coincidence that the electrical system isn't starting as you drove through the puddle.

[MetallicMist]

The few times that I've had clicking noises when attempting to start a vehicle, it's turned out to be the starter if the battery was good. You've got a manual transmission; try push starting it. If she fires up, you've either got a flat-spotted starter or a bad starter solenoid. Assuming, of course, you didn't hydrolock the engine by sucking up water through the intake. Do you have a cold air intake that extends into the fenderwell?