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Old Jun 20, 2008 | 08:39 PM
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I was driving my stang...and all of a sudden it turned off. Wont start. My grandpa says there is no power going to the clutch safety switch. He also thinks that I may need to replace the ignition switch. His other ideas was starter/solenoid. I cant imagine the starter being the issue since my car just turned off in the middle of the street. Any ideas?

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P.S. Need new driver side front fender. How much? Anyone got one for sale?
Old Jun 20, 2008 | 08:51 PM
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does it have an aftermarket alarm system?
Old Jun 20, 2008 | 08:53 PM
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not alarm system...just the deck.
Old Jun 21, 2008 | 07:46 PM
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If there is no power going to whatever clutch switch...would I need to replace the whole ignition switch to fix the problem?
Old Jun 21, 2008 | 08:36 PM
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Do you have power at all like lights and stuff? None of the things your grandpa said would cause the car to shut off.
Did it die all of a sudden or slowly die?
Old Jun 22, 2008 | 01:30 AM
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alternator? if its the alternator the battery light should have came on first, and then your lights will dim if theyre on then your radio will dim and **** like that and then your car will kinda putter along and then cut off...
Old Jun 22, 2008 | 01:51 AM
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I don't think your grandpa is right...Make sure you actually troubleshoot before you start buying stuff.
Old Jun 22, 2008 | 07:37 AM
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does it crank at all?
Old Jun 22, 2008 | 10:58 AM
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Usually when cars just die suddenly, its the alternator, easier to detect at night w/ all the lights on. Could also be the fuel pump, but you would of likely sputtered (like running out of gas)

G/L and tell your gramps not to quit his day job, no offense
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