icejawa
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- 1971 Mach 1 M Code,2003 Mach Azure Blue
Sorry in advance if this is the wrong category to put this in. I tried the "03/04 Mach Registry" site but it seems dead so I'm back here where I usually ask for help about my 71 mach..
EDIT: I see there is a different subforum for "Other Years" which I somehow rolled right over. Doh!
I have a 2003 Mach with the 4.6L DOHC engine and it won't fire up, it cranks/turns over though.
I went through the usual checklist:
-New battery
-Checked fuel system: Pump works when I put the key in "on" position in ignition. Fuel filter is clean and relay is working properly.
-Replaced spark plugs and checked each one for spark which gives a blue fat spark every time
-Compression test checks out evenly across all cylinders
-Alternator is working normally
-Tried using starter fluid but no results
I haven't physically checked the starter yet since I will have to jack the car up and need to borrow a jack later tonight.
So this makes me think its possibly either the starter or my anti theft system (stock).
I read online that this is probably because the PATS anti theft system took a random crap and isn't allowing the car to actually fire up even though it cranks.
EDIT: I see there is a different subforum for "Other Years" which I somehow rolled right over. Doh!
I have a 2003 Mach with the 4.6L DOHC engine and it won't fire up, it cranks/turns over though.
I went through the usual checklist:
-New battery
-Checked fuel system: Pump works when I put the key in "on" position in ignition. Fuel filter is clean and relay is working properly.
-Replaced spark plugs and checked each one for spark which gives a blue fat spark every time
-Compression test checks out evenly across all cylinders
-Alternator is working normally
-Tried using starter fluid but no results
I haven't physically checked the starter yet since I will have to jack the car up and need to borrow a jack later tonight.
So this makes me think its possibly either the starter or my anti theft system (stock).
I read online that this is probably because the PATS anti theft system took a random crap and isn't allowing the car to actually fire up even though it cranks.
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