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Posted by ovrkill (Member # 7268) on :
 
I have a 1989 GT the electric going to the ignition is intermitint (when i put the key in there is no sign of electric no radios lights etc..) sometimes I will get power but when I turn the key to start all i hear is a click and then the power dies again. I checked the battery it has a full charge and works fine I replaced the alternator not too long ago and the car had no problem before hand. Any help is apreciated.
 

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Posted by Jdub07 (Member # 2728) on :
 
Check for loose ground wires?
Loose battery cables?
 

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Posted by 89foxstang (Member # 5908) on :
 
check your ignition switch, and starter solenoid they could both be the culprit from what it sounds like
 

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Posted by ovrkill (Member # 7268) on :
 
ya i was thikning it is the solenoid also does anyone know what is the best way to check it.
 

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Posted by ovrkill (Member # 7268) on :
 
ya i was thikning it is the solenoid also does anyone know what is the best way to check it.
 

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Posted by SmokinLX (Member # 1684) on :
 
Put a volt meter on both post's and when You turn the key the current should pass through from one side to the other.
 

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Posted by 89foxstang (Member # 5908) on :
 
Or if you don't have a volt meter one thing I usually do to check the starter is jump the terminals with a large screw driver just make sure you only do it for a sec though and don't touch anyother surfaces or it will arch . When you jump the terminals it should bump the started over. But if you have a volt meter do it that way ^
 

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