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Mindseye007

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thanks so much, guys for your help, this place is awesome. I'd like to buy everyone a beer actually lol not till I get her running again before the snow starts falling so I can put her to sleep for the winter.
 

General karthief

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Does the fuel pump run constantly?
Will it start with starting fluid?
if you 'popped' the clutch, like your foot slipped off the peddle, you may have jarred loose a wire.
do the checklist.
 

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Blue barrels? Electrolytic capacitors. They have oil inside and after so long a time the oil can dry out or leak.
 

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General karthief said:
Does the fuel pump run constantly?
Will it start with starting fluid?
if you 'popped' the clutch, like your foot slipped off the peddle, you may have jarred loose a wire.
do the checklist.
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Checked all wires by fuse box and fuses all good no loose wires. Just waiting for a new fuel pump relay and ecm relay hope this fixes my problem.
 

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General karthief said:
Does the fuel pump run constantly?
Will it start with starting fluid?
if you 'popped' the clutch, like your foot slipped off the peddle, you may have jarred loose a wire.
do the checklist.
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The fuel pump does run for a few seconds after i turn the key on like normal. Checked ecu it looks brand new no leaking capacitors, all wires by fuse box and fuses all good no loose wires. Just waiting for a new fuel pump relay and ecm relay hope this fixes my problem.
 

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nompen said:
fuel punp relay
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Just replaced the fuel pump relay and ecu relay and she still won't start...
 

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When I turn the key to start it the ecu has a red light on the back of the ecu case that flicks for a second is that light supposed to stay on ??
 

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Also I have that Bama chip installed should it take it off maybe the tunes are corrupted somehow? See if it starts?
 

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Mindseye007 said:
Also I have that Bama chip installed should it take it off maybe the tunes are corrupted somehow? See if it starts?
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Looks like I might have a bad capacitor leaking a bit see the pic
 

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The legs on it look weak too .
 

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Has anyone sent their epu to foxresto? Matt fixes them.
View: https://youtu.be/e5-dpLpi_10
 

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Yes, that’s a leaking capacitor. The fluid inside is corrosive so it corrodes the legs until one side breaks loose.

It’s a 10 cent easy fix if you can solder.

Otherwise ECU exchange is $140ish.

I don’t know anyone that has used fox resto yet.
 

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Mustang5L5 said:
Yes, that’s a leaking capacitor. The fluid inside is corrosive so it corrodes the legs until one side breaks loose.

It’s a 10 cent easy fix if you can solder.

Otherwise ECU exchange is $140ish.

I don’t know anyone that has used fox resto yet.
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OK I've also noticed when I turn the key to on position the check engine never lights up and did that for awhile....but it never lost power or anything it runs like a wet dream on 94 octain that's all I ever give her to drink.i run a Bama chip so she's tuned for 94 octain too.
 

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just a quick update, I just shipped my A9L to ECU exchange. should be back in a couple of weeks thanks everyone for all your help.
will update again when I get it back, can't wait, it's like waiting to get a gift from Santa lol.....
 

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Mindseye007 said:
just a quick update, I just shipped my A9L to ECU exchange. should be back in a couple of weeks thanks everyone for all your help.
will update again when I get it back, can't wait, it's like waiting to get a gift from Santa lol.....
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Everytime the UPS, FedEx or prime truck pulls up its like Christmas here..... LOL... Best part is I know its for ME.......
 
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Everytime the UPS, FedEx or prime truck pulls up its like Christmas here..... LOL... Best part is I know its for ME.......
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As my wife just bitches her ass off. You do have it made Limp
 
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I don't have that problem.
She just asks 'another car part?' and rolls her eyes
 
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Mindseye007 said:
OK I've also noticed when I turn the key to on position the check engine never lights up and did that for awhile....but it never lost power or anything it runs like a wet dream on 94 octain that's all I ever give her to drink.i run a Bama chip so she's tuned for 94 octain too.
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The CEL is controlled by one of the transistors on the board. When the caps are bad, the operation of the transistors can be affects. Could be a sign of a bad ECU.


Or a burned out bulb
 

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The CEL is controlled by one of the transistors on the board. When the caps are bad, the operation of the transistors can be affects. Could be a sign of a bad ECU.


Or a burned out bulb
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Yes I will let you know when I get my ecu back and if the check engine light comes on again and if it starts up again. I bet it fires right up .
 
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Just a quick update my ecu is repaired and on its way back to me from EcuExchange here is what they said..

SPECIFIC AREAS TO CHECK PRIOR TO REINSTALLATION : NONE, YOU ARE SAFE TO PLUG IN AND START AS NORMAL UPON RETURN.

The repair details below are generalized, if your computer has any short circuits or we suspect any wiring should be checked before reinstallation we will put specific details above.

Your computer will return ship ASAP, we do clean and seal the board for moisture intrusion as well as clean the outside.

The power supply in your computer was defective due to age, causing distortion on the system voltages. We replaced the power supply along with the capacitors and voltage regulators. which are common to fail and this will prevent future defects.

We also Replaced a couple other circuits which are known to fail while we were in there to prevent future failures.

If you have any questions, please feel free to ask. We're always happy to help.

Is it ok to put my Bama chip in when I get it back?
 
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