NEED HELP QUICK....THEFT PROBLEM

[Hunter-White]

Tryin to get to work but whenever I go to start my car it just flashes theft light and won't start all the way..02 gt..manual. thanks!

 

[Kilgore Trout]

Try disconnecting the battery for 10 minutes.

 

[Hunter-White]

Thanks kilgore..I'm waiting now

 

[Hunter-White]

Still doing same ol thing

 

[Kilgore Trout]

What exactly is the car doing? Does it turn over?

 

[Hunter-White]

yes It's turning over it just won't completely start..it's like it's out of gas

 

[RedDaemon]

when was the last time u changed ur battery?

the theft light is weird.

 

[Hunter-White]

I have never changed my battery..strong battery. I d/c the computer to make sure my chip was in just fine and it was. I'm completely lost and pissed

 

[Kilgore Trout]

What exactly is the car doing? Does it turn over? Did you do any work with the electrical system lately?

 

[Hunter-White]

It is turning over..it's like it's out of gas..nah I haven't done anything but drive my car the past 6 months.

 

[jstreet0204]

Try disconnecting the battery again, this time press the brake pedal several times to drain the capacitors and let it sit for about twenty minutes. Then when you try to start it again, use your extra key (hopefully you have one). Mine did this about a couple of months ago and this is what worked for me. If that doesn't work, you will likely have to have it towed to the dealer to have it checked.

 

[Hunter-White]

Thanks all..tow truck is on way. I'll let yall know how it goes

 

[Kilgore Trout]

Make sure it is a flatbed, do not let them use ANY OTHER KIND OF TOW TRUCK TO MOVE YOUR MUSTANG!!!!

 

[GeorgiaTech]

Make sure it is a flatbed, do not let them use ANY OTHER KIND OF TOW TRUCK TO MOVE YOUR MUSTANG!!!!

can you explain on that Kilgore? Do the other one's that drag your tailend mess up the tires or is it just bad for diff. wear?

 

[Kilgore Trout]

Flatbed is the safest way and if you look in your owner's manual it is the only approved method. Other types of tow trucks can easily damage your car. Most likely damage would be body damage but driveline damage is also possible.

 

[merc123]

It's probably the PATS in your key going out. It could be the battery in the key is bad too.

 

[Rickey_Bobby]

I know this is kinda obvious, but I have fallen victim to the same mistake....

IS THERE GAS IN IT?

 

[forum155pl]

check your fuses, and check the fuel pump circut breaker in the trunk..

 

[merc123]

I know this is kinda obvious, but I have fallen victim to the same mistake....

IS THERE GAS IN IT?

Forgot about that

 

[mineralgraygt]

its pats system. take it to the dealer. that could just need to be reprogramed or it could be the transiver