1983 Ford Mustang Hatchback - Page 8 - Answered Questions & Fixed issues

I would start by checking your body, and engine ground. An easy way to check is to connect a jumper cable from the negative side of the battery to the body, and/or the engine.

If this is a points type ignition, check for excess play side to side in the distributor shaft, and also for timing chain slack--easily tested by removing dist. cap and rotating engine back and forth with wrench on crank pulley bolt. If rotor doesn't move immediately as crank turns you have loose timing chain.

Usually inside the distributor.

what motor is in this. V8s have a chain 4 cylinder have belts in most cases and V6 can be either.

your anti theft device is activated,you need to lock and unlock your doors a couple times with the key fob,not the key,and then you need to put the key in the ignition and start it,if you dont have your key fob,call your car dealer to get a new one,they are programmed for each car only,you cannot bypass it.

run the fault codes could be an electronic component over heating and failing (coil/s ignition module pump relay) could be a cannister venting problem ( vacuum in the fuel tank) could be an oxygen sensor throwing the ECM out

You have to realize, that is your alternator. Your alternator only charges the battery. If your battery is going dead, then I would think the alternator might be the problem. But if it is charging, then it is doing its job. You need to find out what you are loosing when the engine dies. I would start with putting a fuel pressure gauge on the fuel rail so you can monitor the pressure when the engine is running and make sure you have over 40lbs of pressure and let the engine run until it dies. Make sure you have good pressure up to and a bit after it dies. If you have good pressure then go to the ignition system and make sure you have good spark and see if that is what you loose when it dies. Same thing with the injectors, you will need what is called a noid light to see the injector pulses.

You have a high dollar engine and fuel system. Pull the injectors and have them cleaned. I clean my own injectors. I don't use the stuff the sell at parts stores. Change the fuel filter also. when you do this.

James from Auto.Repairs Please I ask if any of this has helped you in your repairs to please rate my answers accordingly thank you for helping me to help others. I will take a guess at this means your not direct with which part of the diagram your asking for..... hope this helps you out bro... good luck.

FIRING ORDER

1967 Ford Mustang 4.7L 2BL OHV 8cyl

The Firing Order Select the part number to view the diagram.Firing order 1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8 ----------front ' 1 2 3 4 ' of ' ' distributorrotates counter vehicle ' 5 6 7 8 ' clockwise---------

V-6 firing order is 1-4-2-5-3-6.
V-8 firing order is 1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8.

Number 1 cylinder is the front cylinder on the passenger side.
Good Luck.

Battery good, cables good, all connections clean and tight, no corrosion on battery terminals? Try to determine if click is from solenoid on the starter or starter relay. Turn the headlights on and watch them while someone turns the key to start. If they get dim, probably the starter-have it tested-even new ones are sometimes bad. If lights don't dim, you will need to check the start circuit. Check for power on the small wire to starter solenoid when key is held in start. If no power there, work back towards the ignition switch. Check the neutral safety switch-should have power in and power out when key held in crank. The ignition switch will have a start wire out of the switch going to the neutral safety switch. It should have power with key in start, the only time the start wire will have power.Post back with what you find-good luck.

Have you lifted the carpet up in those areas to check for a rubber plug?

if the engine was running for a time before you selected a gear, you would have heard a serious noise before it stopped if anything went wrong ( top or bottom) try removing the starter motor as it is possible that the pinion stayed engaged in the ring gear and the starter motor is jammed ( burnt out in the armature and bushes) it it turns backwards on the bar it could be the starter or a problem in the gear box or torque converter

It is the part on top of the starter that the live line goes to

bypass the starter motor, see the diagrams attached. You will have a new view vision with this.God bless you

Hi the solonide is attached to the starter motor.

Defective switch or wiring between switch and motor. The 1 wire that does have voltage is for the park function. I would pull the switch and test for voltages going into the switch, with ignition switch on, then turn the wiper switch on and see if you have any voltages coming out. If you need further help, reach me via phone at https://www.6ya.com/expert/tom_1788908372a4836f

Should be one on the fuse box under the dash, and one behind the radio.

Ignition what ? Switch ,Ignition lock cylinder ? New keys ? do they have the transponder pellet in the head. Do you have a security lit flashing when trying to start the vehicle ? SECTION 419-01: Anti-Theft - PATS 1999 Mustang Workshop Manual GENERAL PROCEDURES Procedure revision date: 11/06/1998 Key Programming -Erase All Key Codes and Program Two Keys Special Tool(s) > New Generation STAR (NGS) Tester or equivalent 418-F048 (007-00500) NOTE: This procedure is used when a customer needs keys programmed into the system and does not have two programmed ignition keys available. This procedure is also useful when programmed ignition key(s) have been lost or the ignition switch assembly has been replaced, and it is desired to erase key(s) from the passive anti-theft system (PATS) memory. NOTE: This procedure will erase all programmed ignition keys from the vehicle memory and the vehicle will not start until two keys have been reprogrammed to the vehicle. NOTE: Two PATS encoded keys with the correct mechanical cut must be available to perform this procedure. One or both of them may be the customer's original keys. NOTE: If additional keys are to be programmed, refer to Key Programming - Program a Key Using Two Programmed Keys. If the remaining keys are with the customer and are not available with the vehicle, then instruct the customer to refer to the Owners Guide under the "Programming Spare [SecuriLock ® (North America), Safeguard ® (U.K.) or PATS for all other markets] Keys Procedure" for instructions on programming the remaining keys.

1. Turn the ignition switch from OFF to RUN.

1. Enter New Generation STAR/Service Bay Diagnostic System (NGS/SBDS). Follow the SECURITY ACCESS PROCEDURE to obtain security access.

1. From NGS/SBDS menu, select IGNITION KEY CODE ERASE.

1. NOTE: Do NOT select any additional commands from this menu. Turn the ignition switch to OFF and disconnect NGS.

1. Insert the first encoded key into the ignition lock cylinder and turn the switch to RUN for three seconds.

1. Insert the second encoded key into the ignition lock cylinder and turn the switch to RUN for three seconds.

1. The vehicle should now start with both ignition keys.

You'll need to take to the dealer