just installed int-x. car won't crank
06-16-2014, 05:05 PM
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just installed int-x. car won't crank
2004 gt with about 110k miles. I just installed the esmeril turbo kit. Mechanically it's done. I go to Instal the interceptor-x and attempt to start her up after a few months ( brand new battery) and no cranking. No clicking. nothing. You can here the starter relay from the engine bay that's it. I checked the main 120 amp fuse. All grounds are sat. The security light is blinking also. I'm lost. Any help would be appreciated. Obviously I can't take it to the dealer. Unless I'm wrong. Thanks for any help and input.
06-16-2014, 05:09 PM
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Moved to Major Horsepower Upgrades subforum.
Good luck, the Intercept-X is not liked around here, and you will get a lot of people telling you to get rid of it and get something that works.
Good luck, the Intercept-X is not liked around here, and you will get a lot of people telling you to get rid of it and get something that works.
06-16-2014, 05:25 PM
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The Interceptor-X is crap and so is the Esmeril kit so you are fighting an uphill battle. Your only bet is to read thru some of the old threads back when people had no choice but to use that and see if you find anything that helps.
400+hp and over 25k miles w/the interX in 3+years but yeah there are better choices.
06-16-2014, 08:35 PM
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400+ whp?
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06-17-2014, 05:53 AM
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Yeah I tried and I guess it lost communication with the car. The ppm that is. After talking to the dealer, they informed me that they can " try to reset the pcm, but can't make any guarantees since it's modified." Nothing has been messed with electrically other than the bhr coils. But that was a year ago and ran fine. Who knows!
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06-17-2014, 07:29 AM
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Oh gawd, don't go to the dealer. It'll end up even worse.
Simply try cranking with the intx disconnected. Even the highest AFRs won't hurt at idle / no boost.
Your first issue (once the intx is removed) will be one of airflow due to the wonky intake tube size esmeril used. To fix that you're going to need to rescale your maf table with an ecu map editor such as Cobb ATR or Epifan MEP.
Simply try cranking with the intx disconnected. Even the highest AFRs won't hurt at idle / no boost.
Your first issue (once the intx is removed) will be one of airflow due to the wonky intake tube size esmeril used. To fix that you're going to need to rescale your maf table with an ecu map editor such as Cobb ATR or Epifan MEP.
06-18-2014, 12:33 PM
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It won't start with the factory ecm because of a communication error since it was disconnected. The ford dealer said they can try and rejoin the factory ecm to the car using a scan tool? Or something. I'm gonna get rid of the in int-x and get a Cobb instead. Once this is figured out.
06-18-2014, 12:54 PM
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Yeah I do not know the rules about what might invalidate the pairing between the ECU and immobilizer.
I will say I've seen new ECUs and previously disconnected ones reconnected without issue.
Perhaps trying to start the car or give it power (hook up the battery) in the former state plays a role.
Is an obd2 scan showing any codes or freeze frame data? I may have missed that detail.
I will say I've seen new ECUs and previously disconnected ones reconnected without issue.
Perhaps trying to start the car or give it power (hook up the battery) in the former state plays a role.
Is an obd2 scan showing any codes or freeze frame data? I may have missed that detail.
06-20-2014, 11:39 AM
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Just another update.. more info rather. The fuel pump doesn't hum when you turn the key either. I don't know if that's under the immobilizer issue or not. I'm gonna have to buy or rent an old meter from somewhere this afternoon to find codes.
06-26-2014, 08:15 AM
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Okay so I had a bad connection from the intx to the battery. The butt connector near the fuse I installed did not have continuity. Okay that's fixed. She cranks over now but won't start. I noticed that while cranking, if I put my foot on the gas pedal, the motor doesn't slow down like it does. Do you think it's a bad pump? I can hear a very low buzz from the tank (I think) bit it's not as loud and it doesn't seem like fuel is getting to the injectors. I'm installing a new relay this afternoon to see if it is bad. If it doesn't work still, I'm gonna assume my pump is bad. Unless otherwise mentioned here. Ignition is new and installed well. And the battery is strong. Thanks guys for any and all input.