Replace starter mustang 2003 - 2003 Ford Mustang

From my experience...
A non PATS coded key SHOULD not turn the STARTER...!

If ANTI-THEFT were invoked... you can attain a not start condition which the Owners Manual says must be cleared by the dealer.

A working PATS key should disable the anti theft... by turning the ignition on... ELSE try your other key.

The SecuriLock [PATS]
passive anti-theft system is not compatible with
non-Ford aftermarket remote start systems. Use of these systems may
result in vehicle starting problems and a loss of security protection.

Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA English (fus)

OWNERS MANUAL
Ford 2003 Mustang Owner Manual

SHOP MANUAL
Ford 2003 Mustang Workshop Manual

Hi, check you bubble or replace it.

Have you checked your alternator? Watch the battery guage and see where it is when the car is running. If it's below the 1/2 way mark, you may not be getting enough voltage to keep the battery charged. Otherwise there may be a loose battery cable either at the battery or at the engine. Check the ground wire at the engine block and make sure the positive is tight at the starter. There is also an alternator fuse; check the owners manual for the location.

Starter Solenoid

yes solinoid in starter sounds bad

Here is a web site that can help you replace the starter at:

http://www.ehow.com/how_4485155_replace-starter-ford-mustang.html

Who told you to remove the starter?

Your replacing a cable from battery to the starter,no

Get under the car and look at the task

you locate the thermostat ,remove it ,go to autofactors with it in your hand and get a new one,fitting is the reverse of taking it apart ,and dont forget to top up antifreeze with neat antifreeze

what happens if you pull the shift lever into gear to cut off the neutral-park safety switch? This cuts pwer from the key to the starter solenoid. If that fixes it, replace the igniton switch.

which solenoid did u replace? the one on the starter or the main on up top near the battery, those are the ones that stick closed and keep the starter engaged. here is a picture.