So, I know next to nothing about cars and my 98 v6 Mustang has been sitting for about 30 days without being started. I went to start it this morning and couldn't get it to. It started to turn over but the car wouldn't actually start. I'm guessing it may be the fuel pump, but I'm not really sure. I don't even know if the info I have is enough for anyone to use to try and help, but it was worth a shot. Help?
98 v6 fail (help!)
- Thread starter Ponyboy98
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1987LXragtop
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you need to describe exactly what its doing. but right out of the gate I'd start with putting it on a battery charger
wmburns
SN Certified Technician
+1 on checking the battery. Today's cars must have a strong battery. Also check the battery cables. Are the clean, tight, and corrosion free?
Try cycling the key on/pause/off several times without cranking. Listen for the fuel pump to run each time. Do you hear the fuel pump run? If not, STOP and find out why.
Turn the key on but do not crank. Does the theft light go out after a 3 second prove out? If not, STOP and find out why.
Does the theft light come on during cranking? If so, STOP and find out why?
Try cycling the key on/pause/off several times without cranking. Listen for the fuel pump to run each time. Do you hear the fuel pump run? If not, STOP and find out why.
Turn the key on but do not crank. Does the theft light go out after a 3 second prove out? If not, STOP and find out why.
Does the theft light come on during cranking? If so, STOP and find out why?
