car wouldnt start

drazga97 · April 3rd, 2008, 09:38 PM

so my car has been in the body shop since i got hit. the body shop replaced the passenger door, side scoop, and rear quarter panel. today when i deposited the insurance check and went over to the shop with a blank check he said to go get $4,000 cash which i was happy because the check was for 4,200 something. so he gives me the keys to my car and i go to start it to run to the bank and it wont start. i depressed the clutch turned the key and all the gauges... miles, gas, battery etc lit up but it wouldnt let the engine try to start. he said they were having problems with it when ive never had any problems with it(04 with 19,000 miles). at first he said it was the alarm system then he said im lucky that the solenoid or starter stopped working when it was at the shop. when i know it has something to do with the work they did. (i was nice because hes friends with my dad). i told him id be back for it tomorrow and he said he would have it fixed. any ideas guys?

dude496 · April 3rd, 2008, 09:52 PM

since you go into an acccident, might be the inertia switch. did the car immediatly turn off when you crashed?

drazga97 · April 3rd, 2008, 09:55 PM

no i was driving it around for a week or so with no problems.

i even managed to pull off a 13.8 with the weigh reduction of no scoop on my right side which doubled as a new ram air inlet....jk

dude496 · April 3rd, 2008, 09:58 PM

lol

well do you have another key you could check? it was running when you brought it in, it should be running when you get it back...make sure they dont try and milk some more $ out of you.

RanGer498 · April 3rd, 2008, 10:00 PM

what about the switch in the trunk

drazga97 · April 3rd, 2008, 10:00 PM

oh they wont if it doesnt work tomorrow meaning starting 10 out of 10 times. ill have it towed to a respectable mechanic and i will give them the bill for the parts, the labor, and the tow truck.

drazga97 · April 3rd, 2008, 10:00 PM

what switch in the trunk? or are you messing with me?

dude496 · April 3rd, 2008, 10:01 PM

Originally Posted by RanGer498

what about the switch in the trunk

thats the inertia switch

drazga97 · April 3rd, 2008, 10:02 PM

where is it? exactly picture please

dude496 · April 3rd, 2008, 10:02 PM

but they still could have some how tripped it, worth checking into.

ItaliStang · April 3rd, 2008, 10:03 PM

left side of your trunk, behing the taillight I believe... peel back the lining of the trunk

dude496 · April 3rd, 2008, 10:05 PM

How to check the Inertia Switch - 3.8Wiki

this is for a 3.8 but its still the same on cars...in trunk behind the cover

06RedfireGT · April 3rd, 2008, 10:06 PM

Originally Posted by ItaliStang

left side of your trunk, behing the taillight I believe... peel back the lining of the trunk

+1

It's a red button

ItaliStang · April 3rd, 2008, 10:07 PM

go on... push the big red button... you know you wanna...

RanGer498 · April 3rd, 2008, 10:09 PM

its a safty switch . check your owners manual .

No joke.

dude496 · April 3rd, 2008, 10:10 PM

there are other things it could be though...

fuel pump relay
fuel pump fuse
PATS issue
flux capacitor
PCM issue
ignition issue

is it firing at all or just cranking? do you hear the fuel pump turn on? does the exhaust pipe smell like gas?

dude496 · April 3rd, 2008, 10:12 PM

Originally Posted by RanGer498

its a safty switch . check your owners manual .

No joke.

yeah its called an inertia switch...it is a safety switch...it is a gyro circuit that when hit will cause the fuel system to turn off.

neverfastenough1 · April 3rd, 2008, 10:18 PM

Maybe they were trying to beat your 13.8 and blew the motor. J/k, I wouldn't even worry about it if they are willing to have it fixed, which they should since you drove it in.

20gtvert03 · April 3rd, 2008, 10:19 PM

sounds like the battery to me, mine had the same symptoms, i got a new battery and it was all good

drazga97 · April 3rd, 2008, 10:20 PM

the engine just straight up isnt even trying to turn over. its like the battery is dead but no clicking...it clicks when i turn the key then makes no noise.... ill try that tomorrow thanks guys

April 3rd, 2008, 09:38 PM	#1
drazga97 Noob Slayer 2004 Mustang GT 13.82 @ 101.09 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: New Jersey Posts: 2,458 iTrader: 1 reviews	car wouldnt start so my car has been in the body shop since i got hit. the body shop replaced the passenger door, side scoop, and rear quarter panel. today when i deposited the insurance check and went over to the shop with a blank check he said to go get $4,000 cash which i was happy because the check was for 4,200 something. so he gives me the keys to my car and i go to start it to run to the bank and it wont start. i depressed the clutch turned the key and all the gauges... miles, gas, battery etc lit up but it wouldnt let the engine try to start. he said they were having problems with it when ive never had any problems with it(04 with 19,000 miles). at first he said it was the alarm system then he said im lucky that the solenoid or starter stopped working when it was at the shop. when i know it has something to do with the work they did. (i was nice because hes friends with my dad). i told him id be back for it tomorrow and he said he would have it fixed. any ideas guys? __________________ 2003 Black Cobra 10th Anniversary 2.8 Kenne Bell Mammoth LC - Built SRA - T56 - E85 - Spray - Stock Longblock - True Forged Mach 5s 2004 Silver GT 5 speed - SOLD MM Cobra Club Member# 97

April 3rd, 2008, 09:55 PM	#3
drazga97 Noob Slayer 2004 Mustang GT 13.82 @ 101.09 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: New Jersey Posts: 2,458 iTrader: 1 reviews	no i was driving it around for a week or so with no problems. i even managed to pull off a 13.8 with the weigh reduction of no scoop on my right side which doubled as a new ram air inlet....jk __________________ 2003 Black Cobra 10th Anniversary 2.8 Kenne Bell Mammoth LC - Built SRA - T56 - E85 - Spray - Stock Longblock - True Forged Mach 5s 2004 Silver GT 5 speed - SOLD MM Cobra Club Member# 97

April 3rd, 2008, 10:00 PM	#5
RanGer498 Enthusiast 2001 Mustang GT UNKown Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: NJ/NY Posts: 927 iTrader: 1 reviews	what about the switch in the trunk __________________ Mods: -PyPES cat back -Ford racing springs -Tires 275/17x9F & 285/18x10R -S&B Cold air intake -R498 10" Fixed Black mist Antenna ©1969-2010

April 3rd, 2008, 10:00 PM	#6
drazga97 Noob Slayer 2004 Mustang GT 13.82 @ 101.09 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: New Jersey Posts: 2,458 iTrader: 1 reviews	oh they wont if it doesnt work tomorrow meaning starting 10 out of 10 times. ill have it towed to a respectable mechanic and i will give them the bill for the parts, the labor, and the tow truck. __________________ 2003 Black Cobra 10th Anniversary 2.8 Kenne Bell Mammoth LC - Built SRA - T56 - E85 - Spray - Stock Longblock - True Forged Mach 5s 2004 Silver GT 5 speed - SOLD MM Cobra Club Member# 97

April 3rd, 2008, 10:00 PM	#7
drazga97 Noob Slayer 2004 Mustang GT 13.82 @ 101.09 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: New Jersey Posts: 2,458 iTrader: 1 reviews	what switch in the trunk? or are you messing with me? __________________ 2003 Black Cobra 10th Anniversary 2.8 Kenne Bell Mammoth LC - Built SRA - T56 - E85 - Spray - Stock Longblock - True Forged Mach 5s 2004 Silver GT 5 speed - SOLD MM Cobra Club Member# 97

April 3rd, 2008, 09:52 PM	#2
dude496 Hardcore Enthusiast 04 Mustang GT Join Date: May 2007 Location: somewhere Posts: 1,371 iTrader: 2 reviews	since you go into an acccident, might be the inertia switch. did the car immediatly turn off when you crashed?

April 3rd, 2008, 09:58 PM	#4
dude496 Hardcore Enthusiast 04 Mustang GT Join Date: May 2007 Location: somewhere Posts: 1,371 iTrader: 2 reviews	lol well do you have another key you could check? it was running when you brought it in, it should be running when you get it back...make sure they dont try and milk some more $ out of you.

April 3rd, 2008, 10:02 PM	#9
drazga97 Noob Slayer 2004 Mustang GT 13.82 @ 101.09 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: New Jersey Posts: 2,458 iTrader: 1 reviews	where is it? exactly picture please __________________ 2003 Black Cobra 10th Anniversary 2.8 Kenne Bell Mammoth LC - Built SRA - T56 - E85 - Spray - Stock Longblock - True Forged Mach 5s 2004 Silver GT 5 speed - SOLD MM Cobra Club Member# 97

April 3rd, 2008, 10:03 PM	#11
ItaliStang Hardcore Enthusiast 01 V6 convertible too slow to try Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Toledo Posts: 1,464 iTrader: 1 reviews	left side of your trunk, behing the taillight I believe... peel back the lining of the trunk

April 3rd, 2008, 10:05 PM	#12
dude496 Hardcore Enthusiast 04 Mustang GT Join Date: May 2007 Location: somewhere Posts: 1,371 iTrader: 2 reviews	How to check the Inertia Switch - 3.8Wiki this is for a 3.8 but its still the same on cars...in trunk behind the cover

April 3rd, 2008, 10:07 PM	#14
ItaliStang Hardcore Enthusiast 01 V6 convertible too slow to try Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Toledo Posts: 1,464 iTrader: 1 reviews	go on... push the big red button... you know you wanna...

April 3rd, 2008, 10:09 PM	#15
RanGer498 Enthusiast 2001 Mustang GT UNKown Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: NJ/NY Posts: 927 iTrader: 1 reviews	its a safty switch . check your owners manual . No joke. __________________ Mods: -PyPES cat back -Ford racing springs -Tires 275/17x9F & 285/18x10R -S&B Cold air intake -R498 10" Fixed Black mist Antenna ©1969-2010

April 3rd, 2008, 10:10 PM	#16
dude496 Hardcore Enthusiast 04 Mustang GT Join Date: May 2007 Location: somewhere Posts: 1,371 iTrader: 2 reviews	there are other things it could be though... fuel pump relay fuel pump fuse PATS issue flux capacitor PCM issue ignition issue is it firing at all or just cranking? do you hear the fuel pump turn on? does the exhaust pipe smell like gas?

April 3rd, 2008, 10:18 PM	#18
neverfastenough1 Hardcore Enthusiast 2002 Mustang GT Join Date: May 2007 Location: Savannah, Ga Posts: 2,789 iTrader: 3 reviews	Maybe they were trying to beat your 13.8 and blew the motor. J/k, I wouldn't even worry about it if they are willing to have it fixed, which they should since you drove it in. __________________

April 3rd, 2008, 10:19 PM	#19
20gtvert03 Regular 03 GT Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: TEXAS Posts: 328 iTrader: 0 reviews	sounds like the battery to me, mine had the same symptoms, i got a new battery and it was all good __________________ Just some Bolt-ons

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April 3rd, 2008, 10:20 PM	#20
drazga97 Noob Slayer 2004 Mustang GT 13.82 @ 101.09 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: New Jersey Posts: 2,458 iTrader: 1 reviews	the engine just straight up isnt even trying to turn over. its like the battery is dead but no clicking...it clicks when i turn the key then makes no noise.... ill try that tomorrow thanks guys __________________ 2003 Black Cobra 10th Anniversary 2.8 Kenne Bell Mammoth LC - Built SRA - T56 - E85 - Spray - Stock Longblock - True Forged Mach 5s 2004 Silver GT 5 speed - SOLD MM Cobra Club Member# 97

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