weird mustang problem makes no sense
12-22-2013, 11:53 AM
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weird mustang problem makes no sense
i have a 2001 3.8 mustang. about two weeks ago i went to the bank with my son and he listend to the radio while i was inside. when i got in the car to leave it crunk up but was barley running it died behind the bank. we got it towed home. we started checking fuses there are a few fuses such as radio, wipers, lights, etc that arent getting power but everything still works but the car wont run. the battery has 12 volts. when i turn the
switch all my gauges max out then return to 0. can hear all relays click and pretty sure i can hear the fuel pump. dont call me crazy im very experienced in mustangs thats all ive ever owned and im 45 years old. thanks please get back with me.
switch all my gauges max out then return to 0. can hear all relays click and pretty sure i can hear the fuel pump. dont call me crazy im very experienced in mustangs thats all ive ever owned and im 45 years old. thanks please get back with me.
12-23-2013, 09:24 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: mi
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Have you swapped out battery?
Tried starting while jumped?
Checked grounds at battery and such?
Does 2001 have the PATS security setup? Check that out maybe.
My blazer did something similar to me..it would crank all day and stumble...security system screwed up in the body module...had to have it reset...not sure if PATS is similar...but just a guess.
I am just tossing out ideas from the top of my head....you may have done those things.
Tried starting while jumped?
Checked grounds at battery and such?
Does 2001 have the PATS security setup? Check that out maybe.
My blazer did something similar to me..it would crank all day and stumble...security system screwed up in the body module...had to have it reset...not sure if PATS is similar...but just a guess.
I am just tossing out ideas from the top of my head....you may have done those things.
Last edited by warthogdriver; 12-23-2013 at 09:27 AM.
12-29-2013, 08:34 AM
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Join Date: May 2012
Location: Tampa, FL
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Check to see if your getting fuel pressure, I dont remember EXACTLY where, but on the passenger side of the intake manifold, you should have a relief valve for your fuel lines. Looks like a valve stem. Pop that off and press the needle down, see if fuel shoots out. Next thing id check is whether or not your getting spark
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