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2000 3.8 wont start

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ChrisRedli

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I have a 3.8 that I cant seem to get it started. I have spark,fuel and still haven't had any luck.
 

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What have you done to rule out anti-theft? Does the PATS system "prove out" 3 seconds after initial key on?

Does the check engine light go off during cranking?

Have you confirmed an injector pulse with a "noid" light? Just having fuel pressure at the rail is not enough.

Does the motor "hit" on a small amount of starting fluid?

Here's some more information with things to check.

1996+ Crank with no start check list

1997 mustang wont ignite

Hello lets start with I have a 97 mustang gt v8 standard I had new engine transmission ect put all new well last month i shut the car off and had no power at all bought a new battery and alternator got all power back but it wont ignite brought to mechnic for a month all sensors codes ect are fine
www.allfordmustangs.com
 
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