Some questions about 05 we just bought
08-04-2008, 12:25 PM
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RE: Some questions about 05 we just bought
ORIGINAL: KaosPeppers
Hi, me and my dad just bought an 05 v6 mustang (5speed of course) and it seems pretty sound but i have a few questions
Number 1: Whats with the alarm system it seems very picky and is there anyway to turn it off without voiding warranty?
Number 2: At the delearship the battery was dead (im assuming the picky alarm system is the cause) but charged up fine and we were able to testdrive and drive it home. I just got back from a midnight ride with my brother and we were getting ready to go back out but the car will not turn over it clacks sounds like the batt is dead (odd considering it held a charge all day and just now after a nice ride decides to be odd)?
Number 3: bought with 32k miles has leather seats, power driver seat, remote entry, power windows, ( i have no clue whats standard on these) for around 13k ( which included a 4 year warranty or when odom reads 70k) is that a good deal for the d.c. area
(dealer didnt warn us about the alarm so we have accidently set it off a few times before applying the RTFM rule, and learning about the 4 seconds with the key in posistion 3)
I will post pics soon, its a really light green with black vynals
Hi, me and my dad just bought an 05 v6 mustang (5speed of course) and it seems pretty sound but i have a few questions
Number 1: Whats with the alarm system it seems very picky and is there anyway to turn it off without voiding warranty?
Number 2: At the delearship the battery was dead (im assuming the picky alarm system is the cause) but charged up fine and we were able to testdrive and drive it home. I just got back from a midnight ride with my brother and we were getting ready to go back out but the car will not turn over it clacks sounds like the batt is dead (odd considering it held a charge all day and just now after a nice ride decides to be odd)?
Number 3: bought with 32k miles has leather seats, power driver seat, remote entry, power windows, ( i have no clue whats standard on these) for around 13k ( which included a 4 year warranty or when odom reads 70k) is that a good deal for the d.c. area
(dealer didnt warn us about the alarm so we have accidently set it off a few times before applying the RTFM rule, and learning about the 4 seconds with the key in posistion 3)
I will post pics soon, its a really light green with black vynals
These cars do not come with the sort of "true' rechargible batteries you're used to. Once the battery is dead for long enough, it won't hold a charge any more. This is not because no battery that can deliver the power has been invented, it's just because it's cheeper and this is an economy car.
08-04-2008, 12:30 PM
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RE: Some questions about 05 we just bought
my factory alarm was very quirky too. it would go off every time the halogen lights at my apt complex turned on. had to take it back to lighten the sensitivity.
after that, the brain went out and it drained my battery. had to have it towed and ford had to remove and replace the brain. bought a new battery and it has been fine ever since.
in the 05's, some have problems with factory alarm, but a lot have had problems with the OEM battery. go to your local autoparts store and get you a heavy duty battery and you should be fine
have you checked the output on your alternator??? that could be an issue too. those diodes will go out on you resulting in a dead battery also
after that, the brain went out and it drained my battery. had to have it towed and ford had to remove and replace the brain. bought a new battery and it has been fine ever since.
in the 05's, some have problems with factory alarm, but a lot have had problems with the OEM battery. go to your local autoparts store and get you a heavy duty battery and you should be fine
have you checked the output on your alternator??? that could be an issue too. those diodes will go out on you resulting in a dead battery also
08-04-2008, 12:41 PM
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RE: Some questions about 05 we just bought
Does you'r alarm go off with the windows down and somebody walks by?? If so you have the "Securilock Pass Anti Theft" system. I think it's standard now on the 2008/9 models. It wasan option on my 2007 GT. The thing is senitive. Ifyou lock the doors, itwill active the alarm within 30 secords. Make sure thewindows are up, if you lock the doors. The powerwindows and remote entry are standard, leather and power seatwas an option in 05.
Dead battery issue. +1 on turn off the shaker before you turn off the car. Ford put in a "battery saver" on the 07 and newer. Andyou will have to buy a new battery.
Dead battery issue. +1 on turn off the shaker before you turn off the car. Ford put in a "battery saver" on the 07 and newer. Andyou will have to buy a new battery.
08-04-2008, 12:44 PM
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RE: Some questions about 05 we just bought
I wish mine was more sensitive... I can rock the car without it going off and I have to stick my entire arm in the window for like 5-10 sec for it to go off...
08-04-2008, 12:48 PM
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RE: Some questions about 05 we just bought
Also did you buy the car from a Ford Dealership? If so, have them check if there are any recalls that you need via yuo VIN. Also have them check the TSB, there is one for the battery.
You can also register your car on the Ford Owners website. You can get any recall info there, also you can view any service that was done to the car at a Ford dealership. Start at the ford vehicles web site. FordVehicales.com
You can also register your car on the Ford Owners website. You can get any recall info there, also you can view any service that was done to the car at a Ford dealership. Start at the ford vehicles web site. FordVehicales.com
08-04-2008, 01:41 PM
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RE: Some questions about 05 we just bought
ORIGINAL: Boozshey
The anti theft won't drain your battery over night. Also I have no idea how you are setting the alarm off if you are unlocking the car with the fob...
Not to sound snobby, but it's kinda funny how you're like "it's a 5 speed of course." Most would say "it's a GT of course...
The anti theft won't drain your battery over night. Also I have no idea how you are setting the alarm off if you are unlocking the car with the fob...
Not to sound snobby, but it's kinda funny how you're like "it's a 5 speed of course." Most would say "it's a GT of course...
but yeah.. mines a gt 5 speed.. of course... lol
i dont know anythign about the stock alarms tho.. i never used it or even heard it.. i had a viper put in with a remote start (yes, even on a manual lol)
08-04-2008, 01:47 PM
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RE: Some questions about 05 we just bought
ORIGINAL: Allstar
haha for some reason thats the first thing that came to my midn also lol..
but yeah.. mines a gt 5 speed.. of course... lol
ORIGINAL: Boozshey
The anti theft won't drain your battery over night. Also I have no idea how you are setting the alarm off if you are unlocking the car with the fob...
Not to sound snobby, but it's kinda funny how you're like "it's a 5 speed of course." Most would say "it's a GT of course...
The anti theft won't drain your battery over night. Also I have no idea how you are setting the alarm off if you are unlocking the car with the fob...
Not to sound snobby, but it's kinda funny how you're like "it's a 5 speed of course." Most would say "it's a GT of course...
but yeah.. mines a gt 5 speed.. of course... lol
08-04-2008, 01:49 PM
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RE: Some questions about 05 we just bought
ORIGINAL: Leoleo
I have heard there are Automatic Mustangs. But their are a rear breed. jk jk HAHAHA
ORIGINAL: Allstar
haha for some reason thats the first thing that came to my midn also lol..
but yeah.. mines a gt 5 speed.. of course... lol
ORIGINAL: Boozshey
The anti theft won't drain your battery over night. Also I have no idea how you are setting the alarm off if you are unlocking the car with the fob...
Not to sound snobby, but it's kinda funny how you're like "it's a 5 speed of course." Most would say "it's a GT of course...
The anti theft won't drain your battery over night. Also I have no idea how you are setting the alarm off if you are unlocking the car with the fob...
Not to sound snobby, but it's kinda funny how you're like "it's a 5 speed of course." Most would say "it's a GT of course...
but yeah.. mines a gt 5 speed.. of course... lol
08-04-2008, 04:21 PM
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RE: Some questions about 05 we just bought
ORIGINAL: Leoleo
I have heard there are Automatic Mustangs. But their are a rear breed. jk jk HAHAHA
ORIGINAL: Allstar
haha for some reason thats the first thing that came to my midn also lol..
but yeah.. mines a gt 5 speed.. of course... lol
ORIGINAL: Boozshey
The anti theft won't drain your battery over night. Also I have no idea how you are setting the alarm off if you are unlocking the car with the fob...
Not to sound snobby, but it's kinda funny how you're like "it's a 5 speed of course." Most would say "it's a GT of course...
The anti theft won't drain your battery over night. Also I have no idea how you are setting the alarm off if you are unlocking the car with the fob...
Not to sound snobby, but it's kinda funny how you're like "it's a 5 speed of course." Most would say "it's a GT of course...
but yeah.. mines a gt 5 speed.. of course... lol
Now wait a minute. My auto has 5 speeds. Wonder which tranny he is talking about?
