Removed ecu now car won't start

jman214 · November 6th, 2011, 07:07 PM

I had removed the ecu to make the wires look clean. Put the ecu back in and the car would not start. Security light just keeps flashing real fast

MikeJones · November 6th, 2011, 07:10 PM

Well, considering you probably cut and spliced wires. you better start redoing/checking all your wires.. I don't even know why you would attempt this.

A connector could also be loose. they really need to be connected tight.

Goodluck...

bottled2v · November 6th, 2011, 07:10 PM

is everything plugged back in? double check it all. sounds like theft mode keeping it from cranking, especially since the lights flashing fast. unplugging it all shouldn't cause the pats module to lose it's programming, so make sure everythings plugged back in. if it is, looks like you'll have to take it to the dealer to reprogram your keys. they should only charge you 1/2 hour to do so.

edit: you may be sol now anyways, because the computer see's that a theft's been detected so the cars immobilized. recheck everything you did and you'll prolly have to get it towed to a dealer.

86er · November 6th, 2011, 07:11 PM

youve tripped your pats system. have fun

86er · November 6th, 2011, 07:12 PM

Originally Posted by jman214

I had removed the ecu to make the wires look clean. Put the ecu back in and the car would not start. Security light just keeps flashing real fast

why would you do this? its all hidden behind the kick panel anyways, clean or dirty unless your superman with x-ray vision

MikeJones · November 6th, 2011, 08:14 PM

Originally Posted by 86er

why would you do this? its all hidden behind the kick panel anyways, clean or dirty unless your superman with x-ray vision

If i had x-ray vision i'd use it on better things than looking at wires in cars..

1_nice_03_gt · November 6th, 2011, 08:59 PM

Originally Posted by MikeJones

If i had x-ray vision i'd use it on better things than looking at wires in cars..

+1

Macunicorn · November 6th, 2011, 09:06 PM

go luck with your PATS functioning.

Shaun03GT · November 6th, 2011, 09:48 PM

Originally Posted by 86er

youve tripped your pats system. have fun

why would you do this? its all hidden behind the kick panel anyways, clean or dirty unless your superman with x-ray vision

Seriously though, that made no sence to me at all

redrocket · November 6th, 2011, 10:16 PM

probably connector not seated all the way

jman214 · November 6th, 2011, 11:22 PM

I did it because the push tab was broken and the kick panel does not stay on, and I was just zip tieing them together. So how much does the dealer charge to flash them

86er · November 6th, 2011, 11:40 PM

unplug it and make sure you didnt bend any of the field mouse dick sized pins. Then if those are all straight make sure the connector is seated all the way.

You would have been better just getting a new panel instead of cleaning the wires lololololololol a zip tied panel seems a lot better now than a car that wont run

Shaun03GT · November 6th, 2011, 11:43 PM

Originally Posted by 86er

unplug it and make sure you didnt bend any of the field mouse dick sized pins. Then if those are all straight make sure the connector is seated all the way.

You would have been better just getting a new panel instead of cleaning the wires lololololololol a zip tied panel seems a lot better now than a car that wont run

hahaha dude your little comparisons are fucking hilarious

86er · November 6th, 2011, 11:45 PM

=)

bottled2v · November 7th, 2011, 07:03 AM

my dealer charges 1/2 hour for a key reprogram, at our shop that's 42.50 so it all depends what your dealer charges an hour.

November 6th, 2011, 07:07 PM	#1
jman214 Regular Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 170 iTrader: 0 reviews	Removed ecu now car won't start I had removed the ecu to make the wires look clean. Put the ecu back in and the car would not start. Security light just keeps flashing real fast

November 6th, 2011, 07:10 PM	#2
MikeJones Hardcore Enthusiast 2002 Mustang GT 13.7@103 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Stoon, Saskatchewan Posts: 2,913 iTrader: 0 reviews	Well, considering you probably cut and spliced wires. you better start redoing/checking all your wires.. I don't even know why you would attempt this. A connector could also be loose. they really need to be connected tight. Goodluck... __________________ Mod6 Bigbore Kooks (parting out 2v motor) N/A 5.3 4v Build http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forums...ing-build.html

November 6th, 2011, 07:10 PM	#3
bottled2v Hardcore Enthusiast '00 gt, '95 gt, '83 lx 11.85@116 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Saginaw, mi Posts: 2,429 iTrader: 0 reviews	is everything plugged back in? double check it all. sounds like theft mode keeping it from cranking, especially since the lights flashing fast. unplugging it all shouldn't cause the pats module to lose it's programming, so make sure everythings plugged back in. if it is, looks like you'll have to take it to the dealer to reprogram your keys. they should only charge you 1/2 hour to do so. edit: you may be sol now anyways, because the computer see's that a theft's been detected so the cars immobilized. recheck everything you did and you'll prolly have to get it towed to a dealer. __________________ '00 GT, hp 292's, full bolt ons, built/stalled auto, 4.10's, 150 shot-new times to come. '95 GT, 347, tko, etc-11.8@116-sold. WTT-my mildly built 4r70 for t56/tko.

November 6th, 2011, 07:11 PM	#4
86er I Post Entirely Way Too Much Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 7,630 iTrader: 0 reviews	youve tripped your pats system. have fun __________________ Just a truck 5.4 3v: 264hp 317ft lbs rock stock The "search" button, its not just for porn piecing together the next project faster than your first sexual experience

November 6th, 2011, 09:06 PM	#8
Macunicorn Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Huntington Beach, Ca Posts: 1,219 iTrader: 0 reviews	go luck with your PATS functioning. __________________ Sig by Tricep

November 6th, 2011, 10:16 PM	#10
redrocket Regular 2002 Mustang GT Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: San Diego Posts: 301 iTrader: 0 reviews	probably connector not seated all the way __________________ RET tuned 718rwhp/588tq

November 6th, 2011, 11:22 PM	#11
jman214 Regular Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 170 iTrader: 0 reviews	I did it because the push tab was broken and the kick panel does not stay on, and I was just zip tieing them together. So how much does the dealer charge to flash them

November 6th, 2011, 11:40 PM	#12
86er I Post Entirely Way Too Much Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 7,630 iTrader: 0 reviews	unplug it and make sure you didnt bend any of the field mouse dick sized pins. Then if those are all straight make sure the connector is seated all the way. You would have been better just getting a new panel instead of cleaning the wires lololololololol a zip tied panel seems a lot better now than a car that wont run __________________ Just a truck 5.4 3v: 264hp 317ft lbs rock stock The "search" button, its not just for porn piecing together the next project faster than your first sexual experience

November 6th, 2011, 11:45 PM	#14
86er I Post Entirely Way Too Much Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 7,630 iTrader: 0 reviews	=) __________________ Just a truck 5.4 3v: 264hp 317ft lbs rock stock The "search" button, its not just for porn piecing together the next project faster than your first sexual experience

November 7th, 2011, 07:03 AM	#15
bottled2v Hardcore Enthusiast '00 gt, '95 gt, '83 lx 11.85@116 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Saginaw, mi Posts: 2,429 iTrader: 0 reviews	my dealer charges 1/2 hour for a key reprogram, at our shop that's 42.50 so it all depends what your dealer charges an hour. __________________ '00 GT, hp 292's, full bolt ons, built/stalled auto, 4.10's, 150 shot-new times to come. '95 GT, 347, tko, etc-11.8@116-sold. WTT-my mildly built 4r70 for t56/tko.

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