Rick 87TC
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Joined:
Oct 2003
Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
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when I try to start my TC I get nothing. Like, zero noise or anything, and the battery is brand new (there was no battery in it when I bought it), so I know that's not the problem. What could be causing this?
-Rick
1 Stock '87 Ford ThunderHeadache TC
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Pete D
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Joined:
Apr 2001
Northern OH
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Is anything else working, like lights, radio, horn, any of that stuff?
Pete Dunham
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jeffg
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Joined:
Apr 2001
elyria,ohio,usa
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starter relay?
86TC,85XR7,99 Mountaineer. Need for Speed
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motormenace
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Joined:
Jun 2001
Timonium, MD
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i had this happen to my mustang. wound up being the starter. are you getting a clicking noise? are the terinals clean?
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86 turbo coupe (14.9),2 86 2R SVO's, 90 mustang GT, 69 mustang coupe
...so you have a V8...isn't that cute...
86 turbo coupe (14.12 at 15 psi. sleeper) *gone*
...so you have a V8...isn't that cute...
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Rick 87TC
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Joined:
Oct 2003
Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
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Well that's the problem, when I bought the car everything worked, the mechanic got the car started, not by turning they key, but the engine was good and the headlights and taillights worked, but now when I turn the key I'm getting nothing, no lights or anything. The strange thing is I can't remember how the mechanic started the car, I wasn't paying much attention at the time. So when the engine was running I got lights and everything, now I get nothing.
1 Stock '87 Ford ThunderHeadache TC
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Gary F
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Joined:
Jan 2004
Lakewood, California USA
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Do you have an auto or 5-speed? If auto, make sure the brake is depressed. If 5-speed, make sure the clutch pedal is in.
Gary Fraser
I used to be normal...then I got a Turbo Coupe.
'88 T5 Bone Stock w/3G Alt.
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Nitro_X
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Joined:
Mar 2003
West Plains, MO, USA
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If you have no power whatsoever (i.e. the headlights should come on independent of the ignition switch, the dome light should light with the door open, etc.), then either the battery is completely dead, it's hooked up backwards, or one of the battery cables (or both) is disconnected or broken.
If the battery is brand new, did it come with acid in it or did it have a dry charge? If it is a dry charge battery and there is no electrolyte (acid) in it, it is and will remain electrically "dead" until it is filled. Trace the ground cable out and make sure the other end of it is securely connected. Just look for the obvious.
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87 TC, T-5 swap, billet quadrant / adj. cable, solid state IVR, fog light relay mod, PST suspension, KYB-AGX fronts, Gas-A-Just rears, K&N, bypassed BCS, med. red, 90's wing, 181K+ Mi's., daily driver, feeding on ricers!
87 TC, T-5 swap, billet quadrant / adj. cable, solid state IVR, fog light relay mod, PST suspension, KYB-AGX fronts, Gas-A-Just rears, K&N cone, billet alum BCV, med. red, 90's wing, polished snowflakes and centers, 195K+ Mi's., daily driver, feeding on ricers!
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rairbird
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Joined:
Feb 2003
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Rick, Check your Email. Perhaps I can help you.
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87 T/C, 5sp., Ported/Polished head, 1.89, 1.59 S.S Valves. Motorsport Lifters, A-234 cam, Fidanza cam sprocket, ported polished lower, gutted upper intake, Rod's S/S headers, 3" DP, T3/T04E 46, Gillis BCV, K&N Air Filter, 42LB injectors, kirban Adj. FPR, Walbro 255 FP, EEC Tuner, Head and Main studs, ARP rod bolts.
The next mod is to install the GN intercooler.
88 T/C stock, 5sp.
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