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Car Will Only Start Periodically.

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  • Start date Start date Jun 11, 2015

Bladetech

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Hello Guys. Im new to the site but i could use some help. I have a 2001 Mustang Gt. It has a few upgrades. I recently installed a spec 3 clutch and the car was great. I am having a problem now with the car cranking. When i turn the ignition switch all the lights com on but no fire. I replaced the clutch switch thinking that was the problem. I can turn the switch back an forth and some times it will start. once its running it is fine. Do you think i have some sort of short in the wiring under the dash or could it be a bad ignition switch.. Thanks for any help you could give.
 

squeak93

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Does the Theft light blink really fast?
 

Bladetech

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thanks squeak93 The theft light is fine. i finally fixed it after replacing the clutch switch, the ignition switch and the starter. It turned out to be a bad ground. I loosened all the grounds under the hood and retightened them all was good..
 

mogs01gt

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Be a bit more descriptive on the issue.

Is it cranking or not?
Is it hard to crank?
If you get a jump does it start right up?
Is it getting fuel? To test, there is a bleeder valve on the passenger side front of the fuel rail
 
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