My 1999 Cobra want start.

kevinb · 02-08-2010, 11:43 AM

I backed My 99 cobra out of the garage and now it makes a click sound and want turn over. The battery is good.Is the solenoid located on the starter.

razorbackmustang · 02-08-2010, 12:15 PM

Yes, the solenoid is on the starter. You say the battery is good, did you test it? Just because the radio or lights turn on doesn't mean the battery is good. It might be worth taking the battery to the parts store to be tested.

kevinb · 02-08-2010, 12:24 PM

Yes, I changed it with a good battery. The starter looks hard to get to. Do you have to remove the starter to replace the solenoid.Dumb question?

NeilBerry · 02-08-2010, 03:23 PM

The neutral saftey could be bad or not fully engauged when you hold down the clutch.

Try rolling the car in gear to see if the engine turns.

NeilBerry · 02-10-2010, 03:49 PM

Corroded fuse contacts? located driver front fenderwall in black plastic box

kevinb · 02-10-2010, 06:39 PM

Thanks man I will check the fuse. It makes one click every time I turn the key.

NeilBerry · 02-11-2010, 03:25 PM

The solenoid is a good candidate, but the others are easier to fix (if they are the cause).

By the way, a good thump with a hammer handle can sometimes temporarily free a stuck/sticky solenoid. That would also clearly identify it as a culprit.

Let me know how the diagnosis goes.

kevinb · 02-12-2010, 03:04 PM

Just got my baby back from JC Leiws Ford(My local Ford dealer) after replacing the starter.The starter was more than I wanted to mess with(could not even see or feel all of the bolts. Any way with 150.00 buck labor I said have at it

Thanks for all of your input.
Kevin

cobraetti · 02-19-2010, 03:23 PM

150 for everything?

dhoening · 03-03-2010, 09:53 AM

I once replaced the starter too, and that turned out not to be the problem.
The guys that built the '99 Cobras put some lock-tight material on the grounding bolt to the block. There is a grounding strap from the battery that bolts to the engine block near the left engine mount (can be tough to reach). Just back the bolt out a few turns and then reseat it. That will ground the block better. Solved my problem.

02-08-2010, 11:43 AM	#1
kevinb SVTOA Registered Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Guyton GA Posts: 5	My 1999 Cobra want start. I backed My 99 cobra out of the garage and now it makes a click sound and want turn over. The battery is good.Is the solenoid located on the starter.

02-08-2010, 12:15 PM	#2
razorbackmustang SVTOA Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Springdale, AR Posts: 28	Yes, the solenoid is on the starter. You say the battery is good, did you test it? Just because the radio or lights turn on doesn't mean the battery is good. It might be worth taking the battery to the parts store to be tested. __________________ Lucas

02-08-2010, 03:23 PM	#4
NeilBerry SVTOA Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: North Coast Ohio Posts: 821	The neutral saftey could be bad or not fully engauged when you hold down the clutch. Try rolling the car in gear to see if the engine turns. __________________ Save It For The Track! Save It For The "On-Track" NorthCoast SVTOA Ohio Chapter Executive Director for 2003-6 2001 Mustang SVT Cobra (stock except for safety equipment); ~148mph on salt flats; 139.0 mph during Open Road Races 2002 SVT Lightning; (stock except for safety equipment and hard bed cover); 138.696 mph at 2003 Bonneville 100 Open Road Race Blessed Be!

02-10-2010, 03:49 PM	#5
NeilBerry SVTOA Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: North Coast Ohio Posts: 821	Corroded fuse contacts? located driver front fenderwall in black plastic box __________________ Save It For The Track! Save It For The "On-Track" NorthCoast SVTOA Ohio Chapter Executive Director for 2003-6 2001 Mustang SVT Cobra (stock except for safety equipment); ~148mph on salt flats; 139.0 mph during Open Road Races 2002 SVT Lightning; (stock except for safety equipment and hard bed cover); 138.696 mph at 2003 Bonneville 100 Open Road Race Blessed Be!

02-11-2010, 03:25 PM	#7
NeilBerry SVTOA Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: North Coast Ohio Posts: 821	The solenoid is a good candidate, but the others are easier to fix (if they are the cause). By the way, a good thump with a hammer handle can sometimes temporarily free a stuck/sticky solenoid. That would also clearly identify it as a culprit. Let me know how the diagnosis goes. __________________ Save It For The Track! Save It For The "On-Track" NorthCoast SVTOA Ohio Chapter Executive Director for 2003-6 2001 Mustang SVT Cobra (stock except for safety equipment); ~148mph on salt flats; 139.0 mph during Open Road Races 2002 SVT Lightning; (stock except for safety equipment and hard bed cover); 138.696 mph at 2003 Bonneville 100 Open Road Race Blessed Be! Last edited by NeilBerry; 02-11-2010 at 05:28 PM. Reason: spelling, content

02-08-2010, 12:24 PM	#3
kevinb SVTOA Registered Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Guyton GA Posts: 5	Yes, I changed it with a good battery. The starter looks hard to get to. Do you have to remove the starter to replace the solenoid.Dumb question?

02-10-2010, 06:39 PM	#6
kevinb SVTOA Registered Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Guyton GA Posts: 5	Thanks man I will check the fuse. It makes one click every time I turn the key.

02-12-2010, 03:04 PM	#8
kevinb SVTOA Registered Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Guyton GA Posts: 5	Just got my baby back from JC Leiws Ford(My local Ford dealer) after replacing the starter.The starter was more than I wanted to mess with(could not even see or feel all of the bolts. Any way with 150.00 buck labor I said have at it Thanks for all of your input. Kevin

02-19-2010, 03:23 PM	#9
cobraetti SVT Enthusiast Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: goose creek, sc Posts: 33	150 for everything? __________________ 2001 mustang cobra: build #1249 of #3867 born tuesday 05/29/2001 @ Dearborn plant 1 of 556 in silver metallic

03-03-2010, 09:53 AM	#10
dhoening SVTOA Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 9	I once replaced the starter too, and that turned out not to be the problem. The guys that built the '99 Cobras put some lock-tight material on the grounding bolt to the block. There is a grounding strap from the battery that bolts to the engine block near the left engine mount (can be tough to reach). Just back the bolt out a few turns and then reseat it. That will ground the block better. Solved my problem. __________________ 1999 Red Cobra Coupe Koni Yellow-Sport Adjustable Shocks at all corners Eibach Springs B&M Ripper Shifter 18.5x9.5 Cobra R Wheels with Bridgestone PO3 Tires

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