No crank no start

hauling4you · 12-25-2008, 08:20 PM

I have a 01 Cobra, stock engine, 73,000 miles on her.

I when to start the car up today after she sat during my X-mas time she turned over for about 1/4 of a sec and stopped, tryed again and nothing at all. I did hear small click near the ABS pump and then by the fuse box under the hood, this noise was very small.

Checked the battery and that was fine, over 13 volts
Checked fuses, all fine
Checked all battery cables, and grounds, all fine

Next when to try starting again, nothing but a big thud. Defently sounds like it is coming from the starter, or at least right in that area. Now my question is should I replace the starter or is there more things I should check on her? I did a search for this answer and come up with nothing so I'm hoping to get an answer by tomarrow so I dont throw my money away.

Dave

tazzracing1 · 12-25-2008, 08:32 PM

You can remove it and have it tested for free at autozone. What about the connections to the starter.

hauling4you · 12-25-2008, 08:52 PM

Yes I checked and followed all leads. My plan was to take off the starter and test it before I buy a new one, thanks for the help tho. I was really just wanting to see if there maybe any special stuff I forgot or over looked, I'm still newer to the Cobra's.

Dave

**cobrabitn** · 12-25-2008, 09:20 PM

It sounds like your battery is dead, go test the battery too.

hauling4you · 12-26-2008, 11:18 AM

Ok guys I have tried everything you have told me. had the battery tested it is fine actually at 13.8 volts, plus set it on the charger and a jumper pack just to make sure.

Next rechecked wiring, agian all appears to be fine. I am getting power to the starter and it is clicking very loudly when I go to start it. But still nothing more then a loud click at start up.

So any more ideas?? Or just go ahead and remove the starter. Also I began my prep for the removal just incase, who know exactly what tools I will need. All any manuals say is remove three bolts, of coure pics show only one. It looks like I will need a few extentions and maybe a swival or two.

Dave

**cobrabitn** · 12-26-2008, 01:14 PM

Next have the starter checked as it is usually one of three things that cause that. And that's under the assumption that you physically removed all of the cables and physically inspected each cable. I say this because on my 92 GT I used to own the corrosion in the cable was not at the ends but inside the cable itself. You will find it is one of those three items.

cobrapace94 · 12-27-2008, 01:31 PM

Need to remove the starter and have it checked, but the starter is probly bad.

hauling4you · 12-28-2008, 02:58 PM

Well the end all of the whole no starting problem was the starter. It was shot, it would not engage at all. I took it to get tested and three out of three parts shops all had the testers dead or could not figure out how to use them. So I when ahead and bench tested it off my tailgate and a battery in there parking lot. It took me about 20 mins to take of and install a new starter, compared to the 2 hours of trying to test and find a starter. Total cost of doing this myself was $119.00

tazzracing1 · 12-28-2008, 10:46 PM

Well aleast you are ready to roll again.

Lumpydogs · 12-28-2008, 11:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hauling4you

Well the end all of the whole no starting problem was the starter. It was shot, it would not engage at all. I took it to get tested and three out of three parts shops all had the testers dead or could not figure out how to use them. So I when ahead and bench tested it off my tailgate and a battery in there parking lot. It took me about 20 mins to take of and install a new starter, compared to the 2 hours of trying to test and find a starter. Total cost of doing this myself was $119.00

Great Job!

That third starter bolt is a real PITA isn't it.

12-25-2008, 08:20 PM	#1
hauling4you Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: LaCrosse, Wi Posts: 8	No crank no start I have a 01 Cobra, stock engine, 73,000 miles on her. I when to start the car up today after she sat during my X-mas time she turned over for about 1/4 of a sec and stopped, tryed again and nothing at all. I did hear small click near the ABS pump and then by the fuse box under the hood, this noise was very small. Checked the battery and that was fine, over 13 volts Checked fuses, all fine Checked all battery cables, and grounds, all fine Next when to try starting again, nothing but a big thud. Defently sounds like it is coming from the starter, or at least right in that area. Now my question is should I replace the starter or is there more things I should check on her? I did a search for this answer and come up with nothing so I'm hoping to get an answer by tomarrow so I dont throw my money away. Dave

12-25-2008, 08:32 PM	#2
tazzracing1 SCMC Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Paw Paw, michigan Posts: 904	You can remove it and have it tested for free at autozone. What about the connections to the starter. __________________ 2003 S/C Cobra(born 6/10/2002 #439 of 8394) 2.93 pulley/Cold air intake X-pipe with cats/Magnaflowcatback Strut tower bar and subframe connectors MGW shifter second to none/best of the best Billetflow pullies with snub pulley 1997 Cobra(retired) www.michiganmustang.com

12-25-2008, 09:20 PM	#4
cobrabitn Dr Jekyll on the street, Mr Hyde on the track Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Rock Hill SC Posts: 14,649	It sounds like your battery is dead, go test the battery too. __________________ Cobrabitn 2016 Ruby Red Metallic with Caribou accent F-350 Crew Cab Stump Puller! 6.7 Diesel Automatic with Chrome Package, Off Road Package, 3.55 Locking axles, and Ultimate Lariat Interior Trim Package! 2017 Shelby GT350 Coupe - track car! Mods: JLT True Cold Air oil catch can 2009 Vista Blue Shelby GT 500 Coupe - Garage Queen Tinted Windows JLT True Cold Air Kit Pro-Dyno Tune 526 rwhp - 511 rwtq 1994 Rio Red Indy Pace Car #22 "Runabout" Snake in the grill MGW shift knob 1996 SVT Cobra Wheels 1969 New Lime Mustang Mach 1 Sportsroof - Second owner - bone stock with shaker. One SVT Cobra, one Shelby GT500, one 69 mach 1, and a Shelby GT350 is better than nothing! Custom Data Plates for your Mustang or Ford! Buy "Cool Merchandise" at Data Plates Plus www.dataplatesplus.com See my MSR Video here!

12-26-2008, 11:18 AM	#5
hauling4you Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: LaCrosse, Wi Posts: 8	Ok guys I have tried everything you have told me. had the battery tested it is fine actually at 13.8 volts, plus set it on the charger and a jumper pack just to make sure. Next rechecked wiring, agian all appears to be fine. I am getting power to the starter and it is clicking very loudly when I go to start it. But still nothing more then a loud click at start up. So any more ideas?? Or just go ahead and remove the starter. Also I began my prep for the removal just incase, who know exactly what tools I will need. All any manuals say is remove three bolts, of coure pics show only one. It looks like I will need a few extentions and maybe a swival or two. Dave __________________ 01 Cobra 04 Dodge 2500

12-26-2008, 01:14 PM	#6
cobrabitn Dr Jekyll on the street, Mr Hyde on the track Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Rock Hill SC Posts: 14,649	Next have the starter checked as it is usually one of three things that cause that. And that's under the assumption that you physically removed all of the cables and physically inspected each cable. I say this because on my 92 GT I used to own the corrosion in the cable was not at the ends but inside the cable itself. You will find it is one of those three items. __________________ Cobrabitn 2016 Ruby Red Metallic with Caribou accent F-350 Crew Cab Stump Puller! 6.7 Diesel Automatic with Chrome Package, Off Road Package, 3.55 Locking axles, and Ultimate Lariat Interior Trim Package! 2017 Shelby GT350 Coupe - track car! Mods: JLT True Cold Air oil catch can 2009 Vista Blue Shelby GT 500 Coupe - Garage Queen Tinted Windows JLT True Cold Air Kit Pro-Dyno Tune 526 rwhp - 511 rwtq 1994 Rio Red Indy Pace Car #22 "Runabout" Snake in the grill MGW shift knob 1996 SVT Cobra Wheels 1969 New Lime Mustang Mach 1 Sportsroof - Second owner - bone stock with shaker. One SVT Cobra, one Shelby GT500, one 69 mach 1, and a Shelby GT350 is better than nothing! Custom Data Plates for your Mustang or Ford! Buy "Cool Merchandise" at Data Plates Plus www.dataplatesplus.com See my MSR Video here!

12-25-2008, 08:52 PM	#3
hauling4you Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: LaCrosse, Wi Posts: 8	Yes I checked and followed all leads. My plan was to take off the starter and test it before I buy a new one, thanks for the help tho. I was really just wanting to see if there maybe any special stuff I forgot or over looked, I'm still newer to the Cobra's. Dave

12-27-2008, 01:31 PM	#7
cobrapace94 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Houston (Humble), Tx. Posts: 1,119	Need to remove the starter and have it checked, but the starter is probly bad. __________________ 1994 Cobra Indy Pace Car Convertible # 591 of 1000 2001 Cobra, #2001 of 3384 verts, Black on White, Born on 6/01/01

12-28-2008, 02:58 PM	#8
hauling4you Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: LaCrosse, Wi Posts: 8	Well the end all of the whole no starting problem was the starter. It was shot, it would not engage at all. I took it to get tested and three out of three parts shops all had the testers dead or could not figure out how to use them. So I when ahead and bench tested it off my tailgate and a battery in there parking lot. It took me about 20 mins to take of and install a new starter, compared to the 2 hours of trying to test and find a starter. Total cost of doing this myself was $119.00 __________________ 01 Cobra 04 Dodge 2500

12-28-2008, 10:46 PM	#9
tazzracing1 SCMC Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Paw Paw, michigan Posts: 904	Well aleast you are ready to roll again. __________________ 2003 S/C Cobra(born 6/10/2002 #439 of 8394) 2.93 pulley/Cold air intake X-pipe with cats/Magnaflowcatback Strut tower bar and subframe connectors MGW shifter second to none/best of the best Billetflow pullies with snub pulley 1997 Cobra(retired) www.michiganmustang.com

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