starting issues....still

19stang87

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ok last week one day my car wouldnt start at all as in nuthin when u turn the key nada...i pushed the clutch back in a few times and it started but the volt gauge was bouncing all around the normal range and the tach wouldnt read below 2k even tho my motor wasnt idleing that high at all.......then it did it again and i pushed the clutch real hard and it started right up and its been fine for a week......then yesterday all over i had to get a jump to get it started and same with the gauges and then it died as i was slowing down to a red light and got another jump and its been fine til this morning went to leave and nuthin juss a click like the starter pushed out and thats it.....also yesterda i took out the battery and alternator and had them tested and they were fine......

sorry for it being so long........

 

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ss93cobra

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Have you checked/changed the clutch pedal starter switch?

 

19stang87

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that was my first idea the problem was but i did a trick that i was told would bypass that switch not sure if it works but....u pull the 2 connectors off and put 2 fuses in there inplace of the switch.....did that but my battery was so dead still wouldnt start.........and would that switch cause all this crap tho.....

 

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I've never had one go out on me yet so I can't specifically say "Yes, I'm sure it will" I can tell you though that the wires on it are for the starting system, ignition system, and then back to the pcm/computer. Re-reading your post, it could also be ( 2nd choice to look at though) your ignition switch too. They have been know to cause intermittent no start/stall issues. Easy enough as well. Remove the trim covering the column and look closely at the switch and the harness to see if it looks melted.

 

19stang87

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wut wires were u talking bout the ignition switch or the switch on the clutch pedal.....

 

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Sorry, the wires on the clutch pedal switch for the start, ignition, pcm.

 

19stang87

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so a bad clutch pedal switch can do this then to my car with the guages bouncing and acting up......how much do those run worth it to put a new one on for the hell of it.......

 

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anyone have anymore ideas

 

HISSIN50

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it sounds like you have two problems.
for your starting issues: pull the push on connector off the solenoid. put a test light on it, and try to start the car. if the test light illuminates, your clutch switch and ignition switch have continuity (are ok).

assuming a fully charged battery, put the car in neutral and all that. then put the push on wire from the solenoid onto the battery terminal of the solenoid. if the car starts, your solenoid is good. if not, replace it.

but it sounds like you have insufficient charging or bad connections somewhere. i would really check your grounds (of battery, and the motor to frame grounds).

good luck.