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Old 02-07-2018, 06:25 AM
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My mustang died on me while driving. Does not do anything when I turn the key. The anti theft light is flashing. The window is down and it will not roll up. Checked all fuse inside and out. Tried to jump it, had the key check and it is transmitting, unhook both battery post for 15 mins and reconnected. Still nothing. I installed a remote starter about 3 weeks ago and have had no problems. This past weekend I changed all four brakes and the 2 front ABS sensors. Any ideas?
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Old 02-07-2018, 08:39 AM
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Three things:

1. Make sure that the battery cable connections to the battery posts are clean and tight.

2. Check the ground cable connections to the engine and the chassis.

3. Check the positive power cable connection to the starter and the B+ connection to the alternator.
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Old 02-07-2018, 08:44 AM
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I cleaned and checked connections on the battery.
All grounds are good.
I was able to crank it today by jumping it off the starter relay but it wouldn't start just turn over.
I also just found out that there is no power to the ignition.
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Old 02-07-2018, 09:15 AM
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Curious, do you keep your Mustang out doors? Or have you driven a lot in the rain? Unfortunately, a lot of the earlier Mustangs 2005 & 2006 experienced issues with electrical problems due to a water leak from outside. Do a search on this forum for Water Leaks. Hope you find the problem....good luck!
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Old 02-07-2018, 09:19 AM
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It stays outside but there hasn't been any rain or car wash prior too
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Old 02-08-2018, 02:17 AM
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Originally Posted by Dhudd
It stays outside but there hasn't been any rain or car wash prior too
You might want to remove the passenger side cowl cover and check if there's a pool of water inside the cowl. It's common for the cowl drains to become blocked, and the pooled water can make it's way through the cabin air filter into the passenger side footwell, where it can contaminate the smart junction box situated behind the kick panel.
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Also check the passenger side carpet for moisture.
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Old 02-09-2018, 02:35 PM
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https://latemodel.cachefly.net/downl...sb08-26-07.pdf

Here's a link to all the potential water leak areas on 05-09 models.
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remove your remote starter and see if that fixes it
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