My Mustang turns over and acts like it wants to start but will not start completely, whats going on?

OHHBABYXCOURT

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1998 FORD MUSTANG
180,000 MILES

I have checked the computer, that wasnt it. It has compression, it does get a spark, I did the car md and nothing showed up. I was thinking it was the cam shaft sensor. Am I correct on this?

Tuesday, July 3rd, 2012 AT 2:36 AM

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KHLOW2008

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Maybe you could be correct but then again a maybe does not work. You need to confirm by performing tests.

Did you test the fuel pressure?
If pressure is available, did you test the injector pulsing?

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Tuesday, July 3rd, 2012 AT 2:33 PM

OHHBABYXCOURT

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It does have pressure. It is getting gas. I have not done the injector pulse test. How do I do that?

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Tuesday, July 3rd, 2012 AT 7:24 PM

KHLOW2008

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You would need a noid light to be connected across the injector wire connector and check if the noid light flashes while you crank the engine.

What is the fuel pressure you are getting?

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-test-a-fuel-injector

The link should be helpful.

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Tuesday, July 3rd, 2012 AT 8:14 PM

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Well, I did some research and so far it sounds like the PATS. The theft like is flashing. I do not have the black chip on the key because it broke off when someone threw it. I sprayed starter fluid in the air intake and it started as well.

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Monday, July 9th, 2012 AT 11:49 PM

KHLOW2008

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GEt the black chip back. Place it near the ignition switch and you should be able to start. If not, you would neetd to get a need chip and reprogram it.