HELP! my 99 GT won't start

VIRstang · August 8th, 2007, 07:46 AM

My 99 GT 4.6 track car won't crank. We were putting new adjustable struts on all four corners this weekend. We put the rears on and drove it around the neighborhood. It handled so much better. Then we put on the front struts. When we went to test drive the car, it wouldn't crank. We did leave the ignition switch on, for about an hour, so we could turn the front wheels to reach each of the strut bolts. I know that was probably a mistake. Since then, I have un-hooked the battery to reset the computer and also verified that I have a good charge. Still no luck. It just turns over really fast and doesn't even try to crank. I'm stuck. Any suggestions?
Thanks!
Ben

the real shocker · August 8th, 2007, 09:18 AM

sounds like you tripped the theft system that disables it front starting.... you can get it to a dealership and let them reset the computer, but there may be other ways around it

beheivjer · August 8th, 2007, 01:04 PM

If rolls over than it is cranking. are you saying that it rolls over but is not getting spark/fuel ? is the theft light flashing when you get in the car and i mean a fast flash not the normal car is armed flash either? more info would help

StangAddiction · August 8th, 2007, 04:18 PM

yeh...u mean turns over?

flattusmaximus78 · August 8th, 2007, 04:52 PM

Sounds like you killed your starter.

VIRstang · August 11th, 2007, 09:31 AM

The starter works fine, it is turning over fast. It just doesn't start. I checked the fuel pump and I'm getting fuel, just no spark. Someone has suggested the crank position sensor is out. Where is that located. I need to look at the theft system as suggested above. Any other ideas?
Thanks,
Ben

August 8th, 2007, 07:46 AM	#1
VIRstang Newbie Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 2 iTrader: 0 reviews	HELP! my 99 GT won't start My 99 GT 4.6 track car won't crank. We were putting new adjustable struts on all four corners this weekend. We put the rears on and drove it around the neighborhood. It handled so much better. Then we put on the front struts. When we went to test drive the car, it wouldn't crank. We did leave the ignition switch on, for about an hour, so we could turn the front wheels to reach each of the strut bolts. I know that was probably a mistake. Since then, I have un-hooked the battery to reset the computer and also verified that I have a good charge. Still no luck. It just turns over really fast and doesn't even try to crank. I'm stuck. Any suggestions? Thanks! Ben

August 8th, 2007, 09:18 AM	#2
the real shocker Hardcore Enthusiast 2002 Mustang GT 13.00 @ 105 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Jackson, MS Posts: 1,820 iTrader: 1 reviews	sounds like you tripped the theft system that disables it front starting.... you can get it to a dealership and let them reset the computer, but there may be other ways around it __________________

August 8th, 2007, 01:04 PM	#3
beheivjer Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: belding, michigan Posts: 840 iTrader: 0 reviews	If rolls over than it is cranking. are you saying that it rolls over but is not getting spark/fuel ? is the theft light flashing when you get in the car and i mean a fast flash not the normal car is armed flash either? more info would help __________________ 1969 Early Bronco 3.5" lift 37" swampers 1969 Early Bronco 2" lift half cab 1979 2.3t Cobra 1997 Black Cobra http://www.cardomain.com/ride/680999 http://www.myspace.com/beheivjer

August 8th, 2007, 04:52 PM	#5
flattusmaximus78 I Post Entirely Way Too Much 1993 5.ohhhh 12.97 @140mph Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Gatorland Posts: 6,122 iTrader: 3 reviews	Sounds like you killed your starter. __________________ 02 Pewter z28, hoosiers/lid/exhaust/spray...125mph 1993 gt Sold, already missed --Moates Quarter horse $225-- --Cobra intake $150-- --tremec 3550 bell and shifter $1100--

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August 8th, 2007, 04:18 PM	#4
StangAddiction Enthusiast 2000 Mustang GT Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Virginia Beach Posts: 986 iTrader: 0 reviews	yeh...u mean turns over?

August 11th, 2007, 09:31 AM	#6
VIRstang Newbie Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 2 iTrader: 0 reviews	The starter works fine, it is turning over fast. It just doesn't start. I checked the fuel pump and I'm getting fuel, just no spark. Someone has suggested the crank position sensor is out. Where is that located. I need to look at the theft system as suggested above. Any other ideas? Thanks, Ben

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