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Hey everyone,
Just picked up this 92 RS 305 TBI for 3k, and excited to learn about this platform.
Car didn't have a battery and owner stated engine didn't run when I picked it up, but confirmed engine wasn't locked up by turning it over by hand.
Installed a new battery, and car doesn't start. Turning the key to the on position I hear the fuel pump, the security light comes on then turns off (and stays off), service engine soon warning comes on and stays on. If I try to start I get 1 click, the brake light comes on, and the radio display dims almost completely. I'm assuming it could be a bad starter and wanted to check here to see if there's anything additional I should look out for?
Whack the starter with a hammer, solenoid could be stuck. Also check your battery connections and grounds. If that fails, I'd pull the starter, put 12V to it, and see if it does anything.
Whack the starter with a hammer, solenoid could be stuck. Also check your battery connections and grounds. If that fails, I'd pull the starter, put 12V to it, and see if it does anything.
That's what I was planning on doing before ordering a new one. I'm hoping it's just a bad starter
Didn't even think of that since it's a new optima red top. Doesn't hurt to perform a VD test though - thanks for sharing that!
My most-recent Optima Red-top lasted about six months, then went dead every three-four weeks after that until I got rid of it just prior to it's one-year anniversary. I'd slow-charge it overnight, and it'd be good for another three-four weeks. The alternator and starter had plenty of miles on them. Replaced 'em both with no improvement, tested the vehicle for parasitic draw (OK) and VD (OK).
Got a different battery. Problem solved, for several years now.
Mexican Opitmas are garbage. The older, USA Optimas seemed to be pretty reasonable.
03-09-2023, 08:24 AM
