calisoundmix
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- City, State
- san jose, ca
- Year, Model & Trim Level
- '98 XLT SOHC
so i was doing some minor work on my explorer today (re-routing/new power cables to rear amps, oil change) and when i try to start it the damn thing won't start. there is cranking obviously going on and i can see the belt turning but it won't catch. also i notice the anti-theft light is blinking very fast when i try starting the car and also when it is in the on position.
-i have checked fuses, all are good
-99% sure fuel pump is ok (whirring and noises when pulling and re-inserting fuel pump fuse)
-CEL light comes on when in on position, no blinking.
-fuel filter replaced about 20k miles ago
-disconnected positive battery cable for 15 min.
-disconnected negative battery cable for 1 min.
i searched already and couldn't find any more help, other than towing the car to a dealership and having them reset the anti-theft system which i believe is the problem (due to rapidly flashing anti-theft light) i have left both positive and battery cables disconnected overnight and hopefully it will start in the morning. but in case it doesn't anyone have and hints or pointers as to if this is the problem or not? thanks!
-i have checked fuses, all are good
-99% sure fuel pump is ok (whirring and noises when pulling and re-inserting fuel pump fuse)
-CEL light comes on when in on position, no blinking.
-fuel filter replaced about 20k miles ago
-disconnected positive battery cable for 15 min.
-disconnected negative battery cable for 1 min.
i searched already and couldn't find any more help, other than towing the car to a dealership and having them reset the anti-theft system which i believe is the problem (due to rapidly flashing anti-theft light) i have left both positive and battery cables disconnected overnight and hopefully it will start in the morning. but in case it doesn't anyone have and hints or pointers as to if this is the problem or not? thanks!