Generic electrical module clicking, No crank or start

Tiny
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  • 2000 FORD MUSTANG
  • 3.8L
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
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  • 143,600 MILES
My car would only give a faint thud.

I removed a aftermarket alarm. The theft light was not on

The generic electrical module found behind the fuse box began clicking after I tried to as a last resort jump the neutral safety switch.

Still nothing and I checked the module for burn marks.

Is there anything I should check for before throwing parts at it?
Monday, April 23rd, 2018 AT 6:36 PM

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Tiny
STEVE W.
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Does it have a fully charged battery and good clean and tight connections? Light thud and clicking both sound like low voltage.
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Tuesday, April 24th, 2018 AT 6:04 PM
Tiny
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I have fully charged battery, the G.E.M stopped clicking with the full battery. I have also unhooked the under-part of the ignition to see if it was a faulty switch but to no avail.

The only clicking sound I am getting is from the yellow flasher relay driver side kick panel next to stereo.
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Tuesday, April 24th, 2018 AT 7:34 PM
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STEVE W.
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You say you removed an aftermarket alarm? Those usually get connected in the system to prevent engine start as well as sound an alarm. I would see if you can find the installation instructions, it' is possible that a wire was cut or tapped into with a scotchlock style connector and is now broken.
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Wednesday, April 25th, 2018 AT 11:25 AM

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