Hey guys. The father of a good friend of mine is selling an '87 LX Hatch that I believe to be in decent condition. The only rust I can find is a slight bit in the sheet metal under the doors and a few bubbles on the hatch. However, I went to check it out tonight and we couldn't get it to start.
The thing has been sitting between 1 and 2 years, so we kind of assumed the battery was shot. We tried to jump it though - with the battery, charging from a truck for several minutes, even without the battery in the circuit, and the darn thing wouldn't start. It would click once or repeatedly, and nothing more.
Do you think it just has some dirty connections, or a bad starter, or anything? Is there anything I need to watch out for before I do start it, just in case? Thanks guys, this may be my first 'Stang (and for under $800 at that); I just got rid of my 1980 Datsun 280ZX and need another sporty car.
Thanks,
~Mark
The thing has been sitting between 1 and 2 years, so we kind of assumed the battery was shot. We tried to jump it though - with the battery, charging from a truck for several minutes, even without the battery in the circuit, and the darn thing wouldn't start. It would click once or repeatedly, and nothing more.
Do you think it just has some dirty connections, or a bad starter, or anything? Is there anything I need to watch out for before I do start it, just in case? Thanks guys, this may be my first 'Stang (and for under $800 at that); I just got rid of my 1980 Datsun 280ZX and need another sporty car.
Thanks,
~Mark