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2001 GT Won't Start - Solve This Problem!

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Gunny Smith

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Ok guys, here's one that will blow your mind. I have a 2001 GT that won't start. Here's everything that I've done to resolve the problem. After changing the oil I went to start it and the PATS light was blinking like crazy... These aren't in any order, just a list of what I've done.

1). I had two new keys made.
2). Reprogrammed the ECU to disable the PATS system.
3). Checked all of the fuses both inside and under the hood.
4). Checked all relays.
5). Replaced the crankshaft position sensor.
6). Replaced the camshaft position sensor.
7). Checked the fuel cut off switch in the trunk.
8). Replaced the ignition switch.
9). The OBDII shows no faults.
10). Replaced the gas tank and fuel pump.
11). Have 63 psi fuel line pressure while trying to crank it.
12}. Replaced the CCRM module.
13). Replaced the MAF sensor.

At this point I'm open to suggestions. I'm on the verge of installing a Holley engine management system.

Thanks!
 
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I forgot to add that all grounds have been checked as well....
 
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What is the actual condition? Is the starter turning and the engine just won't fire or is the starter not turning?

Definitely weird if all you did was change the oil.
 
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Yea, she turns over fine. I've got 13.7 volts on the system...
 

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Spark or fuel? That is the question. To find out if injectors are firing, use a NOID light to check and see if they are acutally getting power/firing when cranking. You can also check power to each coil when the key is ON (red wire is 12v from CCRM (fuse 26 at BJB) and fuse #2 at CJB (left of column). Fuse #2 also makes MAF "hot" so check voltage there too. If you have fuel/spark, you need to dig deeper.
 
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Thanks. I'll pick up a NOID light and start there. Fuse #2 has voltage. I'll check for voltage at the coils as well. I'm just hoping that it's not the GEM module, it's around $900 bucks plus programming!

Thanks!
 
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weendoggy has the right track in my mind, that was my next question to confirm spark and fuel at the engine.

Just for other reading in case you hadn't found them (my forum search didn't find these right away):

Good thread with helpful crank, no start diagnosis post by wmburns (though it looks like you have hit a few of his), OP's problem turned out to be the fuel pump.
2000 GT Starting Problem

Another similar crank no start, again wmburns post, this time plugs/injectors:
2000 4.6 Mustang with crank no start
 
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Gunny Smith said:
Thanks. I'll pick up a NOID light and start there. Fuse #2 has voltage. I'll check for voltage at the coils as well. I'm just hoping that it's not the GEM module, it's around $900 bucks plus programming!

Thanks!
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Okay, what fixed the problem? These "my xyz doesn't..." forums aren't much help, if the reader is left not knowing the "fix"...
 
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