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Mail From: RFedd ((email redacted))

In a message dated 7/17/2003 8:37:43 AM Pacific Standard Time,
(email redacted) writes:


> When trying to start our 65 Mustang coupe all we get is a fast clicking
> noise coming from the ignition solenoid, we have a brand new battery, coil,
> solenoid and alternator.
>
>

Cables? Mine needed a fresh set of cables. Larger gauge wire helped a lot.

Ron

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Mail From: rick (Rick Larson)

Paul,

> When trying to start our 65 Mustang coupe all we get is a fast
> clicking noise coming from the ignition solenoid, we have a brand
> new battery, coil, solenoid and alternator.

I'd make sure your cables from your battery to solenoid to starter *and*
ground are clean and tight.

rick

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Mail From: W427 ((email redacted))

What was the problem before changing the parts? More info may get you better answers. Check your battery voltage (12.8 sitting and 10+ volts while cranking) to verify it is fully charged and a secondary problem hasn't caused a false symptom. You can also test your cables and connections with a set of jumper cables. Attach the jumpers along-side the standard cables to help them. If the symptoms change, you've found your (or one of the) culprits.
Good luck!
David
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On 7/17/03 at 8:35 AM you wrote:

Hi All

When trying to start our 65 Mustang coupe all we get is a fast clicking noise coming from the ignition solenoid, we have a brand new battery, coil, solenoid and alternator.

Can anyone shed some light on our littl situation?

thank you to all who answer, and by the way this board makes for great reading


Paul
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Mail From: 3dskeels (DS)

I must concur. As simple and not-likely-to-work as it sounds, it's always
been the cure for that same symptom for me since 1980.

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From: "Rick Larson" <(email redacted)>
To: "A list for owners of Classic Mustangs"
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Sent: Thursday, July 17, 2003 9:26 AM
Subject: [CM] Re: Starting Problems


> Paul,
>
> > When trying to start our 65 Mustang coupe all we get is a fast
> > clicking noise coming from the ignition solenoid, we have a brand
> > new battery, coil, solenoid and alternator.
>
> I'd make sure your cables from your battery to solenoid to starter *and*
> ground are clean and tight.
>
> rick
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Mail From: tvderek (Rob)

Bad connection(s) either to ground, solenoid or starter motor. Check all
the big cables for corrosion, tightness or frayed strands.

Rob


-----Original Message-----
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and Rose
Sent: 17 July 2003 16:36
To: A list for owners of Classic Mustangs
Subject: [CM] Starting Problems

Hi All

When trying to start our 65 Mustang coupe all we get is a fast clicking
noise coming from the ignition solenoid, we have a brand new battery,
coil, solenoid and alternator.

Can anyone shed some light on our littl situation?

thank you to all who answer, and by the way this board makes for great
reading


Paul
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Mail From: JCool289 ((email redacted))

usually when mine does this it is just dirty battery terminals.......

Jason
'66 coupe