1990 Ford Mustang selenoid clicks

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CROSSKNOTROOT
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My selenoid on my 1990 mustang when turned over clicks but my starter itself wont crank. My cars alternater has a slow drain ive noticed. So we let the jump cables run for 10 minutes between start attempts. But it wont turn over. When i take the cables off it only has enough juice for maybe one more attempt. Ive asked around but no one has given me a clear cut answer. Ive got a new starter, but i havent put it in yet. Put in a new selenoid even though i knew that wasnt the problem. Connections and cables are fine. Any ideas?
Nov 23, 2008 at 4:04 PM
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MHPAUTOS
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HI there,

Replace the starter, then do a current draw test, place an Amp meter between Battery Pos(+) and the cable, check current draw with key off and doors closed, if you have a higher draw that about .15 Amps, disconnect the alternator and see if this is the cause, or start pulling fuses and fusible links to isolate the faulty circuit.

Mark (mhpautos)
Nov 23, 2008 at 6:37 PM
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