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Old Feb 7, 2011 | 04:23 PM
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Good Evening all. Just FYI I did search around for my issue before posting a thread, just couldn't find anything to fit my issue specifically.

Well this morning my mustang would not turn over after the first initial try, second try it started fine. So I let it warm up as usual. about 1/2 mile down the road I came to a stop sign, tried to make the turn but the car shut off. Put it back in park and cranked it right back up. After that whenever I come to a stop, the rpm's get really low, almost to the point of stalling out. I had axle back Pype bombs put on the car last week. This is the only other mod in addition to a Steeda CAI and a bamachips 93 octane tune.

So where should I start to look? Battery? Fuel?

I checked for codes, i have none at the moment.

Thanks in advance for your insight.
Old Feb 7, 2011 | 04:32 PM
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If we had carbs I'd say you had a bad float, but we don't...

Are you having any electrical indications of a bad battery or some issue with the charging system? At low idle your alternator could have a low or no output. Compound that with a weak battery and it could mess with the electronics.
Old Feb 7, 2011 | 07:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Nuke
If we had carbs I'd say you had a bad float, but we don't...

Are you having any electrical indications of a bad battery or some issue with the charging system? At low idle your alternator could have a low or no output. Compound that with a weak battery and it could mess with the electronics.
Well maybe a month ago I had an issue, getting a message when starting the car to check the charging system. It was maybe 10 degrees out so I figured it was the cold. Guess I need to get the battery an alternator checked then asap
Old Feb 7, 2011 | 07:22 PM
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If you're still using the OE MotorCrap battery, then I'd say you're overdue. And these charging systems are so sensitive that a battery problem can degrade an alternator. Good idea to have both load tested. The forum is full of threads about bad batteries and alternators causing electrical gremlins.
Old Feb 8, 2011 | 06:24 AM
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A little far fetched but you can swap out your fuel filter too.
Old Feb 8, 2011 | 06:57 AM
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Originally Posted by 2005Redfire6
A little far fetched but you can swap out your fuel filter too.
Not far fetched at all. I was so focused on electrical that I totally ignored fuel delivery. I'd also run a tank or 2 of SeaFoam or other good fuel system cleaner plus clean the TB.
Old Feb 8, 2011 | 04:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Nuke
Not far fetched at all. I was so focused on electrical that I totally ignored fuel delivery. I'd also run a tank or 2 of SeaFoam or other good fuel system cleaner plus clean the TB.
Ok well I had the battery checked. It needed to be replaced so I purchased a new one. Didnt help tho, same issue.

Guess I will do the fuel filter swap or run the seafoam.
Old Feb 8, 2011 | 06:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Dame83
Well this morning my mustang would not turn over after the first initial try, second try it started fine. So I let it warm up as usual. about 1/2 mile down the road I came to a stop sign, tried to make the turn but the car shut off. Put it back in park and cranked it right back up. After that whenever I come to a stop, the rpm's get really low, almost to the point of stalling out.
Sounds like either fuel filter or faulty fuel injectors to me...
Old Feb 8, 2011 | 10:23 PM
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Clean your throttle body (make sure to use TB cleaner not carb or MAF). I had a similar problem and it was just a dirty TB (stupid electronic TB).
Old Feb 9, 2011 | 01:15 AM
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New guy without a mustang here but one question. Did the car get into the turn before shutting off or just when you stopped



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