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98 cobra will not start

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robjs111

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have a 98 cobra with 22k on clock. started this morning, drove for a bit and to start again, nothing. battery is good, turns over fine. dont think i am getting spark or maybe fuel. pump seems to be priming ok. plz help. thanks. rob.
 
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id start by checking for fuel pressure. then go from there.
 

joshjwc9

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Radio works in accessories?
If so its not hte battery.
Starter clicks and tries to turn over then the starter is fine.
If you can hear the fuel pump then its not that.

Looks like fuel pressure or spark is the issue.
 

Mike97gt

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check the crank position sensor. make sure it's connected and not damaged.
 

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my 97 cobra did that once and it turned out to be a switch in the trunk by the driver side tailight

it is a red button try resetting it
 

MyStangGT

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That reset thing in the trunk is the most likely.

On the way out there chance you have two fords make sure you are using the right key. Sunday I went to an autocross and unload my 99 GT off the trailer, go through tech, and park it. Comes time to go to grid and the damn engine cranks over but won't start. I raise the hood and look around then get out the fuse and relay chart to mull over the possibilities. I'm walking aroung the car, stick my hand in my pocket, and feel my Mustang key. I look in the car and see my wad of keys my truck key is on hanging in the ignition. It turns out my 2003 F150 key will turn the ignition lock on my 99 Mustang but wrong transponder = no start.
 
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