My 98 Mustang GT won't Start!!

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latinF_20@hotmail.com - 15 May 2006 06:38 GMT

Tonight I went to start my car which has never gave me any major
problems before......... and it won't start!!!! I just got a new
battery about a month ago. When I turn the key it just goes click.....
that's all............ it doesn't even try to start... can anyone help
with any suggestions????

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Brent P - 15 May 2006 06:45 GMT

> Tonight I went to start my car which has never gave me any major
> problems before......... and it won't start!!!! I just got a new
> battery about a month ago. When I turn the key it just goes click.....
> that's all............ it doesn't even try to start... can anyone help
> with any suggestions????

Dead battery.
Various possible causes:
1) something left on.
2) alternator not functioning correctly.
3) battery defective.
4) something staying on that shouldn't.
5) high resistance in battery cables.

Other than that, a bad starter that just doesn't turn.

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Kate - 17 May 2006 02:13 GMT

: > Tonight I went to start my car which has never gave me any major
: > problems before......... and it won't start!!!! I just got a new
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: Other than that, a bad starter that just doesn't turn.

6) Did you check to be sure that the cables are properly cleaned and
tightened and that the posts on the battery were cleaned before it was
installed.

Kate

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nospam - 17 May 2006 06:38 GMT

Also make sure the battery's Positive cable is clean at the starter end.
Corrosion can build up there and cause nothing but a "click" when you turn
the key. I always put silicone gel or vasoline on all of the battery cable
connections after cleaning them bright and shiney, it keeps 'em that way.
-Dave

> : In article <1147671503.821686.39880@j55g2000cwa.googlegroups.com>,
> latinF_20@hotmail.com wrote:
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> Kate

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latinF_20@hotmail.com - 18 May 2006 06:58 GMT

Thanks everyone for all your suggestions. It was the cables on the
battery......... It was loose..... I'm just glad it was nothing major
because right now would of not been a good time for that! Thanks for
all your help.

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