1998 Ford Mustang Won't start after loose battery cable.

1998 FORD MUSTANG
154,000 MILES • V12 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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HEGSETHM
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Positive cable was loose, after it was replaced--car wouldn't start. It acts like the computer doesn't recognize the chip in the key. Turns over fine but nothing. Gas in tank but no fuel pressure. I can hear the fuel pump come on for a couple of seconds then stops.
Does the computer shut off the fuel if the wrong key is used....can it be reset or rebooted? Bad fuel pump or maybe a bad fuel pump?

Repair manual doesn't mention keys with chips....

Thanks
Nov 6, 2008 at 6:51 AM
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RASMATAZ
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Bad fuel pump or maybe a bad fuel pump?

The only way to tell is do a fuel pressure test if its not within specs replace it-
Nov 6, 2008 at 6:56 AM
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