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New member 88 foxbody convertible need to know 1# common problem
 

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Weak or hot starter motor assembly.
 
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Weak or hot starter motor assembly.
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Thanks couldn't figure it out
 

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Contributing factors to weak starter:

Bad or poorly connected/corroded grounds and ground straps.
Bad or poorly connected/corroded positive wires.
Old/burnt start solenoid.
Old Starter.
Weak/old battery (3 years for most).
Excessive heat from aftermarket headers.
Excessive exhaust heat from a lean running condition.
 
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If it's cranking over but not starting when it's hot well, that's a different matter.
 

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Noobz347 said:
If it's cranking over but not starting when it's hot well, that's a different matter.
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Off topic but, rotaries do this when they're low copmression/done. Starts fine cold, hot? not so much.
 

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Need to clarify here.


Crank, no start?

Or

No crank?


Both have different potential causes.
 
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Mustang5L5 said:
Need to clarify here.


Crank, no start?

Or

No crank?


Both have different potential causes.
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Crank cold start no hot start meaning drive around and turn off wait 3 hours then start
 
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Red Fox 88 said:
Crank cold start no hot start meaning drive around and turn off wait 3 hours then start
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And I need exhaust work
 

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Red Fox 88 said:
Crank cold start no hot start meaning drive around and turn off wait 3 hours then start
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Ok. There are a few sensors that will cause that. Have you pulled codes?


Next time it won’t start when hot, depress the gas pedal to the floor. This puts the ECU in “flood clear” mode and will not fire the injectors. It may start now, especially if one of the failed sensors is causing an overly rich condition.
 

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Mustang5L5 said:
Ok. There are a few sensors that will cause that. Have you pulled codes?


Next time it won’t start when hot, depress the gas pedal to the floor. This puts the ECU in “flood clear” mode and will not fire the injectors. It may start now, especially if one of the failed sensors is causing an overly rich condition.
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I still think he means that the starter won't roll over when it's hot.

Incomplete sentences seem to be a theme this week.
 

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Red foxx you need to keep that big dummy Lamont away from you car.
 
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Doesn't ignition module cut out when it gets hot. It's been a while, but I think I remember that happening. Having to wait to start again
 
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Red Fox 88 said:
Crank cold start no hot start meaning drive around and turn off wait 3 hours then start
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That still does not answer the $1,000.000 question. When it is hot and not starting, 1. does the engine turn over with the key in the start position, 3. does it just click 2. Does it do nothing?
 

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Yes that is the question
To start or not to start
 

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Tfi module on the distributor is most likely your cause
 
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