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GRLPNY
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Dont know whats wrong with my car... I took it out last night, and had no problems driving it. Woke up this morning and attempted to get it in. The alarm wouldnt disarm... so I opened the door with the key instead and tried to start it...nothing (but I forgot I have a kill switch) so obivously it didnt start. I just said fuck it and left it and took my other car. Came home later and jump started it, got it started...and would just die if I stopped reving it. I'm thinking bad alternator... the battery gage just stays in the red zone. So it wont hold a charge... any ideas????
By the way its an 1989 5.0 ![[Confused]](confused.gif)
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1989 Mustang 5.0 GT
Cold air kit, throttle body, maf sensor,exhaust, and 3.73s
Posts: 39 | From: East Bay | Registered: Mar 2003
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cobraracer46
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The first thing you should do is rip out the alarm and retest the vehicle.I still can't figure out why people put up with the inconvenience of an alarm that proboaly won't save it from getting ripped off.
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2001 SVT cobra convertible with a Viper T56, Fikse wheels, Griggs frame kit, roll bar, Vortech, 4:30 gears, brembo GT brakes and more.
Posts: 1172 | From: Woodside California | Registered: Apr 2002
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GRLPNY
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the alarm worked fine once the car started... its turned off with no problem...I just think it wasnt working cuz the battery was dead...but i dont understand why the battery would be dead....I didnt leave a light on or anything?!?!?!
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1989 Mustang 5.0 GT
Cold air kit, throttle body, maf sensor,exhaust, and 3.73s
Posts: 39 | From: East Bay | Registered: Mar 2003
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ray95
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Originally posted by cobraracer46:
The first thing you should do is rip out the alarm and retest the vehicle.I still can't figure out why people put up with the inconvenience of an alarm that proboaly won't save it from getting ripped off.
A good alarm is just a deterrent and will slow down the amateur thief if it's setup right. I know, I chased the sh!t's that tried to steal my 87gt a while back. My backup siren woke me up and I chased the f@#%er's down the street with an aluminum bat.
Posts: 895 | From: The Bay Area | Registered: Jan 2002
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GRLPNY
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Originally posted by ray95:
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Originally posted by cobraracer46:
The first thing you should do is rip out the alarm and retest the vehicle.I still can't figure out why people put up with the inconvenience of an alarm that proboaly won't save it from getting ripped off.
A good alarm is just a deterrent and will slow down the amateur thief if it's setup right. I know, I chased the sh!t's that tried to steal my 87gt a while back. My backup siren woke me up and I chased the f@#%er's down the street with an aluminum bat.
Exactly why I want to keep my alarm... but as the car stands now no one will wanna steal it
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1989 Mustang 5.0 GT
Cold air kit, throttle body, maf sensor,exhaust, and 3.73s
Posts: 39 | From: East Bay | Registered: Mar 2003
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91 5.0
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lol. You just own3d yourself Amy. Nice one. ![[worship]](graemlins/worship.gif)
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91 5.0 LX - Red
Posts: 1316 | From: Fairfield | Registered: Jul 2002
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GRLPNY
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who wants a car that isnt running...shit at this point i dont want my car
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1989 Mustang 5.0 GT
Cold air kit, throttle body, maf sensor,exhaust, and 3.73s
Posts: 39 | From: East Bay | Registered: Mar 2003
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Teddy Tiger
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Heh, I've seen AutoLocks, too, the ones that you put behind your brake or clutch petal. Can't steal the car if you can't work the clutch or brake.
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2008 Mustang GT 'Premium'
Vista Blue Metallic
Interior Upgrade, Comfort Group
Charcoal Leather Interior
Shaker 500 Stereo
Posts: 167 | From: Lafayette, California | Registered: Feb 2003
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67stang12s
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there is always the e brake when u put the autolock on the brake grlpony get your alternator tested it has to be that alarms start trippin when there isnt alot of power left
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The Heartbeat stops here
F O R D
Posts: 220 | From: 415 | Registered: Jan 2003
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MOTORSPORTS
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Originally posted by Teddy Tiger:
Heh, I've seen AutoLocks, too, the ones that you put behind your brake or clutch petal. Can't steal the car if you can't work the clutch or brake.
That's what you think... ![[Whoo Whooooo!]](graemlins/woowoo.gif)
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'89 - Boss Coupe
'70 - Drop Cutthang
'68 - Cougnut
'87 - 0166, Its real
Posts: 3954 | From: Thebay | Registered: Jul 2002
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QwikStang
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Originally posted by GRLPNY:
Dont know whats wrong with my car... I took it out last night, and had no problems driving it. Woke up this morning and attempted to get it in. The alarm wouldnt disarm... so I opened the door with the key instead and tried to start it...nothing (but I forgot I have a kill switch) so obivously it didnt start. I just said fuck it and left it and took my other car. Came home later and jump started it, got it started...and would just die if I stopped reving it. I'm thinking bad alternator... the battery gage just stays in the red zone. So it wont hold a charge... any ideas????
By the way its an 1989 5.0
To test if your alternator is bad:
Jumpstart your car. While it is running, remove one of your battery cables. If the car dies, your alternator is bad. If it keeps running, your alternator is fine and is charging ok.
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95 GT Vert
1 of 2,584
Where there is no patrol car, there is no speed limit.
http://www.cardomain.com/id/qwikstang
Posts: 573 | From: San Jose, CA | Registered: Jun 2003
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