• Mustang Forums
  • 1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk-
  • Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech

Got a question on rough starts right after car has been running

  • Thread starter Thread starter webshot
  • Start date Start date Mar 22, 2007
W

webshot

Member
Sep 11, 2005
738
0
17
Yay Area, California
Mar 22, 2007
#1
  • Mar 22, 2007
  • #1
Ok my car starts up just fine in the morning. But if I drive it for a while, stop and start it right up again. It acts like the battery is almost dead. But if I let it sit for a while it starts right up. SO it only drags if I try to start it right after it has been ran. Is this a sign the starter is going out?

Any advice appreciated.
 

HISSIN50

"How long does it take to get help in here?
15 Year Member
Nov 29, 1999
31,179
34
129
Mar 22, 2007
#2
  • Mar 22, 2007
  • #2
It can be a heat soak issue with the starter, or an IR issue with the power cables. I've used a jumper cable to augment existing cables when I know the car will act up. If the jumpers change the issue, you can surmise the issue is wiring related.

Good luck.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Similar threads

B
Engine Another no start after washing engine bay
  • bruno
  • Apr 26, 2026
  • Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech
  • 2
Replies
24
Views
716
Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech May 7, 2026
AeroCoupe
A
1987 5.0 speed density Foxbody crank no start
  • Alan2204
  • May 23, 2026
  • Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech
Replies
10
Views
309
Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech May 30, 2026
Mcmahst
L
A/C doesn't work after long drive
  • lking78
  • Jun 23, 2026
  • SVT Tech Forum
Replies
1
Views
79
SVT Tech Forum Jun 30, 2026
Noobz347
M
warmed up, hard re-starting on hot days
  • michaelleewebb
  • Mar 26, 2026
  • SN95 V6 Mustang Tech
Replies
9
Views
290
SN95 V6 Mustang Tech Mar 29, 2026
michaelleewebb
M
C
Electrical HELP! 1989 5.0 Stick, Voltage Bleed onto Ignition Trigger wire
  • ChickenDeluxe
  • May 14, 2026
  • Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech
Replies
7
Views
239
Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech May 24, 2026
ChickenDeluxe
C
Share:
Bluesky Email Share Link
  • Mustang Forums
  • 1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk-
  • Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech
Menu
Log in

Register

  • Forums
  • What's new
  • Media
  • Resources
  • Contact
  • Sponsor
X

Privacy & Transparency

We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

  • Personalized ads and content
  • Content measurement and audience insights

Do you accept cookies and these technologies?

X

Privacy & Transparency

We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

  • Personalized ads and content
  • Content measurement and audience insights

Do you accept cookies and these technologies?