Ok..I have a 98' Ford Mustang Gt and when i went to start my car today it would not start i just heard a griding noise when i tried to turn the key....My check engine light came on and it made this beeping noise i have never heard of....The lights come on and the door dings and the radio plays but if i leave the key in the ignition for about a min or so the door ding starts to die down...I figure its the battery but im not sure..... .....
2006-11-28 07:55:11 · 9 answers · asked by candyland849 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
You probably have a poor connection in your wiring to your battery terminals. The battery may need to be replaced, or your battery terminals have a build up of oxidization which is green and white in colour. You need to clean them up. If you feel like you can do it yourself, do it or have a professional look at it.
2006-11-28 08:08:21 · answer #1 · answered by T 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Clean the battery and the connections. If that doesn't work take the battery in to some place like Auto Zone to check the battery. If that is not it you need a professional
2006-11-28 16:06:17 · answer #2 · answered by goodtimesgladly 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Turn the headlights on, try to start the car, having someone watching the lights, if the lights go dim while trying to start it you must boost the battery,if they dont go dim(or off) than chances are you need a starter, If you boost the battery and it starts then look at your voltage guage on the dash if it is around 14 volts then you need a battery, if it is below 14 volts than you need an alternator I hope this helps you!!
2006-11-28 16:05:07 · answer #3 · answered by fasteddie762001 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pull your battery out and take it to a local garage or parts store like Autozone. Have them check it, sounds like your battery bit the dust. Check your battery cable ends for corrosion too.
2006-11-28 15:58:08 · answer #4 · answered by Trackerrrr 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Jump start it and take it down and have the batterey checked while you are at it when you get it started take a wrench and loosen the positive batterey cable take it off the connection if the car stays running it is just your batterey if it dies it is the alternator. Good Luck
2006-11-28 16:04:46 · answer #5 · answered by scokeman 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it were the battery nothing would probably turn on.
When was the last time you had an oil change ot a tune up?
2006-11-28 15:59:02 · answer #6 · answered by Wyleeguy 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Charge the battery or replace it. Clean the contacts too and make sure it's not corroded.
2006-11-28 16:02:34 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Definitely your battery or it's connection. A simple fix.
2006-11-28 16:01:54 · answer #8 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
good question..
2006-11-28 15:56:32 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋