Car won't start

[SauceBoss]

So I have had issues with getting my car to start. At first I thought it was the battery due to the cold temps and it sitting for a few days at a time. Checked that and it is in okay health. I recently purchased a portable jump starter just in case and it has worked fine.

Things to note...
-2001 Mustang GT
-Battery is in good health
-The car came with a remote starter that is aftermarket...(not sure about brand)
-Part of me feels that the remote starter is causing issues...

I took a video and tried to capture what has been happening.

Any suggestions or possible solutions would be great!

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[bikrboy128]

it sounds like a bad connection somewhere. check the battery terminals make sure they're tight. then if all possible check the B+ cable going to the starter (i know these 4.6l starters can be a bitch to get at sometimes).

 

[tinosc281]

sounds like a bad relay or starter solenoid

 

[deviantlx]

your starter is bad. doesn't sound like its engaging the flexplate.

 

[DynaSlim]

Can't watch video right now but my starter is going south and if it sits for about 5 hrs in anything below 14 to 0 it wouldn't engage starter. Had to put hair dryer on starter for about hour an half till it would in freeze and start.

 

[SauceBoss]

your starter is bad. doesn't sound like its engaging the flexplate.

So lets say it was the starter. Can that account for the car trying to start by it self? It tries to start after the key is taken out of the ignition.

 

[deviantlx]

So lets say it was the starter. Can that account for the car trying to start by it self? It tries to start after the key is taken out of the ignition.

if your starter solenoid stays engaged, yes.


take the starter out and have it tested or do it yourself and see how it works. doesn't sound like its engaging all the way.

 

[DynaSlim]

Mine would spin but not come out. I tried with screw driver while key was in power position. I think ice would get in it some how

 

[DynaSlim]

Oh forgot to mention 03 Buick century is the vehicle

 

[serb82]

Your remote start either does not have a hood pin or is rusted in the down position that is a reason why it tries to start when the hood is open, your battery is also low on volts, once the remote start unit sees around 10 volts or less it will do bunch of weird things, either lock the doors, siren go off or try to start. The remote start is programmed to run off a tach input ( purple wire going to you injectors) when the remote unit tries to start it will crank until it sees a certain rpm. If there is a little on off switch under your dash it should be just for your remote start feature.

 

[serb82]

And yes you have starter issues

 

[serb82]

And how are you testing the battery to see if it in " good health" ? By volts or an amp meter?

 

[SauceBoss]

And how are you testing the battery to see if it in " good health" ? By volts or an amp meter?

Had them test it at auto zone a week ago. They said it was fine.

 

[SauceBoss]

replaced starter... same problem! HELP!

 

[bikrboy128]

did you check the connections? hook that jump pack up to battery positive, then find a good ground on the engine for the negative lead.

 

[SRT41320]

battery, connections at battery or starter, or starter

that clicking its the solenoid on the starter - its pulling the starter into place (engaging the flywheel) but the motor doesn't have enough power to crank the flywheel - therefor its the battery or connections - or bad motor on the new starter...

 

[SauceBoss]

about to try the jump pack to positive negative to real ground.

We removed the remote starter circuit board box (control box) not sure what you want to call it haha.

We did get it to crank with the jump pack hooked to battery terminals... but it's not starting.

 

[SRT41320]

Connect jumper pack to ground and Take a "jumper wire" from the positive side on the jumper pack and touch the positive terminal on the starter solenoid. That will tell you if you have a cable/connect problem... If you can reach the starter.

 

[Egreen99]

all your fuses/relays in good shape?
fuel system ok? pressure regulator, pump etc?
you have eliminated battery/starter... elimate terminals and wiring for battery.