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  1. 97GTSTANG

    Car wont start...need assistance

    I found out the problem, the negative wire is bad, it keeps giving a short. I am having the wires replaced tomorrow. Will the factory wires works just as well, or should i get thicker wires?
  2. 97GTSTANG

    Car wont start...need assistance

    Thanks for the advice guys. Where should i check for short? Whats the most common place?
  3. 97GTSTANG

    Car wont start...need assistance

    Well, the battery died again. Now i am not sure what to do, i just got the battery about a month ago. They have checked the alternator about 3 months ago and it was showing 14.17 with no loads. I am not sure if i should just get a new alternator or what? Any suggestions whatelse to do?Does...
  4. 97GTSTANG

    Car wont start...need assistance

    thanks for the help guys, i replaced it with a battery from Advanced auto for $60 and its working like a champ. 2 years warranty
  5. 97GTSTANG

    Car wont start...need assistance

    trying to spend under $80. any suggestions. I heard about the Optima, but also i heard i have to modify the plate since its a smaller battery. anything i can pick up from autozone or advanced auto that is better than another. hwo about the CCA, any difference?
  6. 97GTSTANG

    Car wont start...need assistance

    Thanks, what do you suggest is a good battery? Best place to get one? What CCA should i look for? I live in VA it gets cold here. I think the one i have now is above 600, does it make a difference?> i have seen some at 550CCA
  7. 97GTSTANG

    Car wont start...need assistance

    thanks for the advice guys, well i finally got it checked out, and the starter results is at 799MS. not sure what that means but the tech says its normal. The alternator is at 14.17 with no loads and 13.95 with all loads. he said thats normal too, however the battery says 12.35V 350CCA he said...
  8. 97GTSTANG

    Car wont start...need assistance

    Its completely quiet, when i first tried it, it did make a sound like it wanted to start, then i tried it again and no sound, completely quiet. I will change battery tomororw and see if that works, if not, where cna i get starter from? get oem or aftermarket, any difference?
  9. 97GTSTANG

    Car wont start...need assistance

    I went to start my car tonight after work and it wont crank over. it was quiet, not even trying to crank. however i can hear the fuel pump coming on. the headlights came on, the interior light came on, but the radio wouldnt come on, and the door locks wont work. Can it be the battery, or...
  10. 97GTSTANG

    How To: Change Your Cluster to Blue L.E.D.s/Incandescent bulbs for $8

    thanks, with the link you sent, there are several options, which are the right ones? $10 a piece? WOW
  11. 97GTSTANG

    How To: Change Your Cluster to Blue L.E.D.s/Incandescent bulbs for $8

    Are these the tri-led needed for 96-98? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Two-LED-194-Bulbs-Replaces-fuel-meter-bulb-in-auto_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ33679QQitemZ160099572055QQrdZ1 OR These...
  12. 97GTSTANG

    P1405 Code, Need assistance please

    lol thanks tape, i knew what the code name is, just didnt know if i should replace the hoses or the EGR itself. The hoses are intact, not sure whatelse to check.
  13. 97GTSTANG

    P1405 Code, Need assistance please

    I have read the search forums, and i had this prob about a few months ago. Well the check engine light comes on for about a day or two and then goes out for about 2-3 days. I have checked the hoses to the EGR and they are intact. Whatelse can it be, should i replace the hoses or the EGR itself...
  14. 97GTSTANG

    Car hesistates to start or wont start...

    any suggestions?
  15. 97GTSTANG

    Car hesistates to start or wont start...

    Lately when i try to start the car, it will make some noise like a solinoid is not working right or wont let it start, but other times it will start. After i parked it for about a week before i took it to the shop, i noticed that my stereo memory was gone, so i figured something had to do with...
  16. 97GTSTANG

    CHeck Engine code P1405...

    any suggestions?
  17. 97GTSTANG

    CHeck Engine code P1405...

    I searched the board and it says something about a DPFE Sensor Upstream Hose off or unplugged. I have checked all the hoses on the EGR and the silver thing that loooks like a fuel pressure regulator with a hose ontop of it and its plugged in. Should i check anything else? The Check Engine...
  18. 97GTSTANG

    97 GT, low RPM surging and no power

    I had something simliar recently and found out that the number 8 plug wire was a bit coroded, not sure how, its only been 3 years since i last replaced it. But once i changed the wires, its back to new.
  19. 97GTSTANG

    Car hesitates...

    fuel filter, plugs and wires are about 3years old. Not sure about bout the MAF. I am taking it to the tech tomorrow and he will pull the code and see whats wrong and fix it.
  20. 97GTSTANG

    Car hesitates...

    Well, lately the car has been shaking a little and the exhaust note gargles like a car with cams. The engine itself does not shake too bad and when i get on it hard, it will hesitate like something is blocking it from breathing. Today, the check engine light came on. Any suggestions on what it...
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