No Start On My New Edge Mustang.....:(

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03-22-2019, 08:40 PM

ddellwo

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No Start On My New Edge Mustang.....:(

So yesterday I put a new battery in my ‘01 Mustang - after it was installed I started it up and let it idle in the garage for a few minutes before shutting it off. This morning I was going to take it out for a drive and when I went to start it the engine would turn over just fine but would not start!

I’m thinking maybe something got messed-up with the PATS system after the installation of the new battery? Anybody think of anything else I should look for - it seems strange that it started up fine one afternoon and by the next morning nothing....???

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03-22-2019, 09:19 PM

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What is the the THEFT light doing?

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03-22-2019, 09:26 PM

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What is the the THEFT light doing?

Blinking - that’s why I’m thinking PATS....???

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03-22-2019, 09:41 PM

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How about if you try another key, or try moving the steering column up and down (tilt steering).

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03-22-2019, 09:49 PM

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How about if you try another key, or try moving the steering column up and down (tilt steering).

Tried both factory keys - not sure if I moved the column.

I’m thinking about disconnecting the battery overnight and trying again.

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03-22-2019, 09:52 PM

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"blinking" how?

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03-22-2019, 09:57 PM

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"blinking" how?

Quick, short flashes....???

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03-25-2019, 12:09 AM

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Re-set the PATS today and got the car running. However, when I took it for a short drive around the storage facility where I keep the car there was a lot of hesitation until finally the car just died. So now I’m thinking either a plugged fuel filter (according to the original owner the filter has never been changed) or a fuel pump. I’ll throw in a new filter this week and see if that corrects the issue - if not, I’ll probably have it towed to the shop and have the pump diagnosed and replaced if needed. It’s always something with collector cars.....

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03-25-2019, 12:21 AM

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how do the battery cables look? any corrosion down into the copper strands?

fuel filter would be a good start, I'd imagine its a quick change before you try and tow it somewhere

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03-25-2019, 01:05 AM

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how do the battery cables look? any corrosion down into the copper strands?

fuel filter would be a good start, I'd imagine its a quick change before you try and tow it somewhere

I just put in a new battery and the cables looked fine to me. I did notice that the positive post connector is not factory - someone put a lead aftermarket unit on in place of the factory steel connector. As far as I can tell, the cable itself looks to be original to the car. I asked the original owner why the connector was changed and he didn’t even know it had been done - so that is something of a mystery.....

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03-25-2019, 03:36 PM

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Those bolt on replacement cable ends aren't worth their weight. Big POS. Can cause all kinds of problems and not realize it

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03-25-2019, 07:36 PM

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Those bolt on replacement cable ends aren't worth their weight. Big POS. Can cause all kinds of problems and not realize it

Suggestion as an alternative....???

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03-25-2019, 09:15 PM

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Replace the whole cable.

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03-25-2019, 09:48 PM

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Replace the whole cable.

Yes - I looked for the factory cable assembly but the only one I have been able to find is the negative - the aftermarket connector is on the positive terminal....