A few days ago, my '99 GT barely started, but I figured I was just being critical, as I've never had a problem with it before.
Today, it started up confidently in the morning, showing no warning signs. After my last class today, I started the car to go home, it almost started, but it faded, and shut off. I attempted to start several more times, but the engine just wouldn't fire up.
Finally I figured I'd give it a little gas as I started, and the engine roared, but as soon as I took my foot off the gas, it shut off. I waited about 10 min. and tried it again, and I just got a starting noise followed by grinding.
I called my mom for help, she arrived within an hour, and she started it the first time, leaving me clueless. She joked around "Did you turn the key?"
Brand new battery purchased a few months ago, alternator checked OK. After this issue tonight, I had the alternator and battery checked again, both turned out to be perfect.
Any clue what could be the problem? Your help would be appreciated and hopefully restore the confidence I've had with this car.
Today, it started up confidently in the morning, showing no warning signs. After my last class today, I started the car to go home, it almost started, but it faded, and shut off. I attempted to start several more times, but the engine just wouldn't fire up.
Finally I figured I'd give it a little gas as I started, and the engine roared, but as soon as I took my foot off the gas, it shut off. I waited about 10 min. and tried it again, and I just got a starting noise followed by grinding.
I called my mom for help, she arrived within an hour, and she started it the first time, leaving me clueless. She joked around "Did you turn the key?"
Brand new battery purchased a few months ago, alternator checked OK. After this issue tonight, I had the alternator and battery checked again, both turned out to be perfect.
Any clue what could be the problem? Your help would be appreciated and hopefully restore the confidence I've had with this car.