WWWPerfA_ZN0W Posted September 22, 2017 Report Share Posted September 22, 2017 Could be a dead battery, or could be a PATS security issue. Is the red PATS light continuously blinking, without key in ignition? When you turn the ignition to ON, which light show up/go away/remain? If PATS does not recognize the key, it will not allow cranking. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Decojuicer Posted September 22, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 22, 2017 I'm not saying that a dead battery is impossible, but it is brand new. I didn't look for a blinking red light anywhere. I'll check that in a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Decojuicer Posted September 22, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 22, 2017 I checked, and yes, the PATS security light IS blinking continuously without the key in the ignition. I also took a picture of which lights stayed on when I turned the key to the on position. The check engine light is blinking. I assume that's because I drained all the fluids. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macbwt Posted September 22, 2017 Report Share Posted September 22, 2017 I checked, and yes, the PATS security light IS blinking continuously without the key in the ignition. I also took a picture of which lights stayed on when I turned the key to the on position. The check engine light is blinking. I assume that's because I drained all the fluids. Going to have to have a scanner to get this working maybe even Ford involvement for programing 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Decojuicer Posted September 23, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 23, 2017 I just bought this today. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tightanium Posted September 24, 2017 Report Share Posted September 24, 2017 But won't the engine need to be running to use that correctly? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Decojuicer Posted September 24, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 24, 2017 From my understanding, no. The key just has to be in the "on" position. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Decojuicer Posted September 25, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 25, 2017 I contacted the dealership today. $100 to have the PATS info reset. On top of that, I have big hands and forearms, so I can't get to the power steering pump to figure out which connection is loose to fix the leak I have. One step forward, two steps back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWWPerfA_ZN0W Posted September 25, 2017 Report Share Posted September 25, 2017 I certainly hope these are the final steps across the bridge to DONE. how are you going to get the Edge to the dealership? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Decojuicer Posted September 25, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 25, 2017 I already tried wishing really hard, and that didn't work. Fortunately, I have roadside service through my insurance, so I guess that I'll just have it towed in. I'm going to give it one more try to fix the power steering leak myself. If I can't get it tomorrow, I may just see home much extra the dealership will charge me to tighten those connections up. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macbwt Posted September 26, 2017 Report Share Posted September 26, 2017 Almost to the finish line. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Decojuicer Posted September 26, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 26, 2017 Well, the bolts on the power steering pump were all tight ( I got an 1/8 of a turn on one of them), and it still seems to be leaking. I guess I'll just ask them to check it at the dealership tomorrow. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulSchott Posted September 28, 2017 Report Share Posted September 28, 2017 Big undertaking!! Good luck at the dealership. I bet it will feel good to get in her and drive. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Decojuicer Posted September 28, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 28, 2017 It turns out that it wasn't the PATS. It was a loose nut on the starter solenoid. And the power steering pump is leaking from a bolt that the Ford mechanic said that I wasn't supposed to take off. Apparently I broke a seal. It's for the return, so it's not under high pressure. I'll pull it off tonight and put some Permatex on it and see if that solves the problem. If not, I'll replace the pump on Saturday. It did start though, and sounds great. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
addisonm06 Posted September 28, 2017 Report Share Posted September 28, 2017 Awesome! so glad to hear! Great Work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWWPerfA_ZN0W Posted September 28, 2017 Report Share Posted September 28, 2017 Sometimes ya gotta get the pros in there. Progress is good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishx65 Posted September 28, 2017 Report Share Posted September 28, 2017 Pretty sweet she fired up for ya!!!! You deserve a big "Datta-Boy cuz not many would give it a go these days. I built and installed two motors many moons ago and still feel the satisfaction to this day. Put a built 460 Police Interceptor in a black 1977 T-Bird. Bout 5 miles per gallon but pretty quick for a huge hunk of metal. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Decojuicer Posted September 28, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 28, 2017 It felt great driving it home from the dealership. However, the battery light came on about halfway through the 7 mile trip. It's a brand new battery, and I replaced the alternator about 3 days before the car went down. A quick Google search suggests that the problem may be that the alternator has a module in it that wasn't replaced when it was remanufactured. Which means that I may have to replace the alternator...again. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Decojuicer Posted September 28, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 28, 2017 By the way, thanks to everyone who offered suggestions and helpful tips during this project. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWWPerfA_ZN0W Posted September 29, 2017 Report Share Posted September 29, 2017 I bet you can pull the engine, replace the alternator, and reinstall the engine in under 51 minutes! Seriously, they should at least refund you. Was it a motorcraft reman, did you get it from NAPA, ...? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Decojuicer Posted September 29, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 29, 2017 ROFLMAO!! I don't think I'm that good. Hahaha I got the alternator from Advanved Auto Parts, and it is under warranty. It's just a giant PITA to replace it. I'm going to throw the code reader on it tomorrow. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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