Mustang 2.3l

[MGBSS63]

Mom's Mustang 1989 2.3l Won't Start. Turn The Key It Fires Let Off Key Dies. Replaced Ignition Switch And Solenoid.no Help.the Power Windows Only Work With Key In Start Position.is There A Relay That Works All These Systems Or Could It Be The Computer?car Ran Fine The Day Before And No Wires Got Shorted Or Burned. Mg

[FastTeen]

ok. the way it sounds is that it might be the distributor. i had the same problem with my SVO a week after i bought it. turned out that the shaft was bent from all the hot rodding done by the previous owner. i had mine rebuilt and race preped for $125 by a friend at local speed shop.

try doing that and double check your timing.


EDIT: i forgot. i have a 88 merkur distributor in my garage with only 600 miles on it. it should work with your car, just swap out the ignition module. i'd be willing to sell it to you for $75. i took it off a blown 2.5L stroker race motor.

[MGBSS63]

Originally Posted by MGBSS63

Mom's Mustang 1989 2.3l Won't Start. Turn The Key It Fires Let Off Key Dies. Replaced Ignition Switch And Solenoid.no Help.the Power Windows Only Work With Key In Start Position.is There A Relay That Works All These Systems Or Could It Be The Computer?car Ran Fine The Day Before And No Wires Got Shorted Or Burned. Mg

THANKS FOR THE TIP ABOUT THE DISTRIBUTER I'LL CHEK IT TOMORROW. MG

[MGBSS63]

checked distributer got no spark no power to the coil module.Think maybe eec is bad or eec power relay which I can't seem to locate. mgbss63

[MGBSS63]

Originally Posted by MGBSS63

checked distributer got no spark no power to the coil module.Think maybe eec is bad or eec power relay which I can't seem to locate. mgbss63

NOT GETTING MUCH HELP FROM THIS FORUM. WHEN I TURN KEY TO START POSITION THE FUEL PUMP RUNS AND IT WILL START. WHEN I RELEASE BACK TO RUN THE FUEL PUMP STOPS AND IT DIES.IF UPON STARTING I HAVE SOMEONE HOLD THE KEY IN THE START POSITION I DISCONNECT THE WIRE GOING TO THE SMALL POST ON THE STARTER SOLENOID TO KILL THE STARTER MOTOR THE CAR WILL CONTINUE TO RUN UNTIL WE RELEASE THE KEY TO THE KEY ON POSITION WHICH KILLS THE PUMP.TRIED ANOTHER EEC AND IT DOES THE SAME THING.MGBSS63

[351wStang]

Then you must have a short. Try tracing your wires and look for anything wrong. ie bad connection, skinned coating, ect.

[dorfboy]

Hey...it is a simple fix I believe. Change out the ignition switch and you should have the porblem fixed. If that does not work then I will tell you that ford is notorious for cutting into two wires running along the steering column and check the starter solenoid on the driver's fender. Let me know what you find out. And please do not get so upset, there are people out there still trying to help you.

[MGBSS63]

Hey Thanks Already Checked Solenoid Ok.think You're Right About Switch. I'll Replace It.this Problem Has Been Very Frustrating. Thanks Mgbss63

[mastermech]

ignition switches were a problem for these years. already replaced mine twice, they loosen up and fall apart. ford also has a recall on them refer to this link: http://www.automotive.com/1989/49/fo...lls/24341.html. and by the symptoms you describe the ignition switch when replaced will end your headaches.

[MGBSS63]

Thanks mastemech, by holding the key in the start position i was able to drive my Mom's car to the Ford dealer.They put a new switch in for free cause of the recall you told me about. Her car runs fine now.Great advice I sure do appreciate it.mgbss63 I have an eec,eec power relay and 2 fuel pump relays that all work fine left over from trying to figure out what was wrong with her car . Ive got about $40 invested in these good used parts.Thank everyone for all the advice.

[mastermech]

glad to be of help and it worked. as for your parts if you haven't used them and it's been within 30 days maybe you can return them.