1993 Ford Mustang Won't Crank

1993 FORD MUSTANG
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JADE4
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I have a 1993 Ford Mustang 4cyl man. trans 130,000 miles Lately when I go out to start my car it won't start up. This happens about every other day. The car has power but won't even try to turn over. When I go out a couple hours later or the next day it starts fine. I cleaned the battery posts thinking it was that but it didn't help. Any help would be great. Thanks
Nov 2, 2006 at 1:06 AM
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BRUCE HUNT
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Double check the posts and cables themselves. Ensure that the ground to the engine (other end of the batter negative) is clean and tight. Then follow the positive to any relays and clean these connections. From there go to the starter itself and ensure the connections there are clean and snug.
Nov 2, 2006 at 2:59 AM

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Clean and tighten the battery posts and cables, the engine ground at the other end of the negative cable, the positive connections at any relays, and the starter connections.

Conversation Summary

A 1993 Ford Mustang with a 4-cylinder and manual transmission has power but intermittently will not crank, then starts normally hours later or the next day. Cleaning the battery posts did not help. The expert advised checking and cleaning the battery posts and cables, the engine ground, positive relay connections, and the starter connections.

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