2002 Mustang Will Not Start--No Clicking Sound When Turning Ignition Key
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2002 Mustang Will Not Start--No Clicking Sound When Turning Ignition Key
Our son drove our Mustang to the gas station. When he was finished filling up the Mustang would not start. When we turn the key it rolls smoothly from forward to back. That is, we do not hear the usual clicking sounds nor feel the normal resistance when turning the ignition key.
We charged the battery and replaced the lock cylinder and unfortunately neither was any help. I'm guessing something in the steering column beyond the lock cylinder but am unsure how to determine this or if it is a part past the lock cylinder (there are three parts immediately past the lock cylinder according to the schematic), how I would replace them.
Any insights would be appreciated.
Chris
We charged the battery and replaced the lock cylinder and unfortunately neither was any help. I'm guessing something in the steering column beyond the lock cylinder but am unsure how to determine this or if it is a part past the lock cylinder (there are three parts immediately past the lock cylinder according to the schematic), how I would replace them.
Any insights would be appreciated.
Chris
#3
Thank you for your thoughts. I did see a rod (about as big as a pencil lead) in the steering column that moved forward and back when the ignition key was turned. I only noticed that it was moving back and forth with the key's turning -- not what it hit as it moved forward (which switch that is). I'll look tonight to see what switch it impacts. The lack of resistance when the key turns is surprising to me but maybe the rod hits a multi-position switch that provides the usual resistance and clicking sound. Thank you again.
#4
Don’t forget to check for any blown fuses. Do you hear the fuel pump priming when you turn the key forward? Do you hear the fuel pump & starter relays clicking when you try to start the car? The answer to these questions will help pinpoint the problem. Good luck...
#5
Thank you for your thoughts. We checked for blown fuses but could not find any. When we turn the key there is no sound at all -- as if the ignition system is not making a connection. We're going to tow it to the shop tomorrow and see what they make of it. Thank you again for your help.
#7
We replaced the lock cylinder, without re-programming the keys, but when it did not help we put the original lock cylinder back in. We towed it to the shop Friday and while they could not pinpoint the problem they thought replacing the steering column would get the Mustang running again. We should have it back next week. Thank you for your ideas as the shop had similar ones about having to re-program the keys if they were unable to use the original key and lock cylinder.
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