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starting issues 200 1989

I am having some problems trying to start my car ,it was starting real slow,I mean the starter was turning the motor over slow to begin with and if I stopped and tried again sometimes it would turn over normaly and the car would start But today that all changed,went to start the car this morning and it barely turned over then stopped,tried jumping it and didn't do anything,have already replaced the neg cable will be replacing the positive one tomorrow and cleaning up all connections as wellhope this will help,
Checked the battery,Fully charged,and when trying to start the car the headlights were going dim So the starter is getting power,Im thinking the starter is gone and will pull it and take it to get tested as well.
Hope this will fix the problem pleae give me some advice.
Hammer
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Austin TX 89 245 w/turbo rims and IPD mods,78 Mustang II








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starting issues 200 1989

Turn off your lights when starting

1 look for ratty battery cables especially at the crimp lugs
replace if in doubt
2 Shine up all the battery terminal connections- use a terminal tool
3 Shine up and clean the alternator and starter motor cable ends and studs(wire brush)
4 Use dielectric silicone or Vaseline as a second choice for
anticorrosion on the terminals

That should do it Unless you're in the Yukon at -40F with 40 weight oil
If it's still no good see step 1 and/or replace the starter

Confirm with your multimeter that you see more than 14 volts DC at
measured at the battery with the car running

Post back with your glowing success story :-)

Bill







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