• Mustang Forums
  • 1996 - 2004 SN95 Mustang -General/Talk-
  • SN95 4.6L Mustang Tech

Sn95 won’t start

  • Thread starter Thread starter gasaholic6
  • Start date Start date Dec 25, 2019
  • Tags Tags
    96 gt cranks but wont start diagnosis sn95
G

gasaholic6

New Member
Dec 24, 2019
5
0
1
Braselton, GA
Dec 25, 2019
#1
  • Dec 25, 2019
  • #1
I’ve got a 96 gt that will crank but not start. I’ve already checked for spark and it’s getting spark. I’ve checked the fuel pump and it works fine. I even checked to see if the fuel rail was getting fuel and it is. I also tested the crank positioning sensor and it’s working as it should. The starter works fine too. The problem started one night when I tried starting it and it just barely started and ran terribly for about 2 seconds and shut off. I got it towed to my house and boosted the battery and it started right up. I successfully started it twice the next day and drove it to work and back home. I had no issues with it but did notice the low coolant and low oil lights come on (both are correctly filled) and when I got home from work the problem occurred again. Cranks but won’t start. Whatever it is is intermittent and I’m lost as far as what else to check.
 
P

PSKSAM2

Founding Member
Feb 13, 2002
771
8
38
NJ
Jan 2, 2020
#2
  • Jan 2, 2020
  • #2
Seems like you were on to something with the battery charge. Maybe just a bad alternator/regulator leading to insufficient charging. Possibly, you boosted/charged it and were able to get to/from work, but now it is low again. I would check the connections in your battery and charging system, then check the components as well.
 

tsemmett

Active Member
Jul 2, 2019
276
33
38
US
Jan 3, 2020
#3
  • Jan 3, 2020
  • #3
Flashing "Theft" light when it's cranking? That's exactly what mine did with an unrecognized key; could be a PATS issue.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Similar threads

F
2004 Mustang GT – Fuel Pump Not Priming
  • Fayio
  • Apr 22, 2026
  • SN95 4.6L Mustang Tech
Replies
7
Views
223
SN95 4.6L Mustang Tech Apr 27, 2026
n0v8or
N
J
Car won’t start
  • JLB
  • Nov 15, 2025
  • SN95 4.6L Mustang Tech
Replies
4
Views
227
SN95 4.6L Mustang Tech Nov 15, 2025
nickyb
A
1987 5.0 speed density Foxbody crank no start
  • Alan2204
  • May 23, 2026
  • Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech
Replies
10
Views
228
Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech May 30, 2026
Mcmahst
B
Engine Another no start after washing engine bay
  • bruno
  • Apr 26, 2026
  • Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech
  • 2
Replies
24
Views
578
Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech May 7, 2026
AeroCoupe
M
Help! 2003 GT misfire when hot
  • Modular03
  • Feb 10, 2026
  • SN95 4.6L Mustang Tech
Replies
4
Views
340
SN95 4.6L Mustang Tech Feb 13, 2026
Mustang5L5
Share:
Bluesky Email Share Link
  • Mustang Forums
  • 1996 - 2004 SN95 Mustang -General/Talk-
  • SN95 4.6L Mustang Tech
Menu
Log in

Register

  • Forums
  • What's new
  • Media
  • Resources
  • Contact
  • Sponsor
X

Privacy & Transparency

We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

  • Personalized ads and content
  • Content measurement and audience insights

Do you accept cookies and these technologies?

X

Privacy & Transparency

We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

  • Personalized ads and content
  • Content measurement and audience insights

Do you accept cookies and these technologies?