Cobra wont start!

AB98SNAKE · 02-08-2010, 11:53 PM

I have a 98 cobra thats basically stock (exhaust, intake, tune) nothing serious. Yesterday I get in my car, turn the key and it turns over fine but it wont start. A few weeks ago on the dyno the fuel pump showed signs of fatigue so i figured that was the problem. It was clicking more than normal when i would cycle the key and the pressure was low so I replaced it. Still not cranking. I have checked all fuses, IAC, TPS, and pump voltage. Also I'm not getting any trouble codes on my scanner except p1000 and I know that dosent go away. I have no clue what steps to take next and surely I am not the only one who has ever had this problem. If anyone has any idea whats going on I'd appreciate the help. Oh and sorry if this is already a thread, I am new to the forum thing and I didnt see any other posts about this particular issue.

dewone · 02-10-2010, 04:53 PM

I would start with checking for spark, and the replaced gas pump, check you have pressure, and of course air filter is clean.

smashedheadcat · 02-11-2010, 09:32 PM

Could be a clogged fuel filter as well. Had this happen on an old fox body I had. I bought a fuel pump and everything, turned out the fuel filter was the culprit.

02-08-2010, 11:53 PM	#1
AB98SNAKE Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Birmingham, Alabama Posts: 1	Cobra wont start! I have a 98 cobra thats basically stock (exhaust, intake, tune) nothing serious. Yesterday I get in my car, turn the key and it turns over fine but it wont start. A few weeks ago on the dyno the fuel pump showed signs of fatigue so i figured that was the problem. It was clicking more than normal when i would cycle the key and the pressure was low so I replaced it. Still not cranking. I have checked all fuses, IAC, TPS, and pump voltage. Also I'm not getting any trouble codes on my scanner except p1000 and I know that dosent go away. I have no clue what steps to take next and surely I am not the only one who has ever had this problem. If anyone has any idea whats going on I'd appreciate the help. Oh and sorry if this is already a thread, I am new to the forum thing and I didnt see any other posts about this particular issue.

02-10-2010, 04:53 PM	#2
dewone Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: West Chester OH Posts: 380	I would start with checking for spark, and the replaced gas pump, check you have pressure, and of course air filter is clean. __________________ Mods: BBK Long Pipe Headers (Ceramic), Under Pulley Kit, Twin 65mm Throttle Body. Roush Side Pipes. Magna Flow Muffs, & Car Sound Hy Flow Cats Stainless, Husker Stainless X Pipe. KN FIPK. Pro 5.0 Shifter . Stainless Cobra inserts, Cobra emblem in grill 291.2 RWHP #5708 of 6961 1930 Buick 30-57 1991 F-150

02-11-2010, 09:32 PM	#3
smashedheadcat Registered User Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Geneva, Switzerland Posts: 1,727	Could be a clogged fuel filter as well. Had this happen on an old fox body I had. I bought a fuel pump and everything, turned out the fuel filter was the culprit. __________________ Josh 2003 Oxford White Cobra Coupe Twin Turbo Solid Axle Automatic Return Fuel System 1997 Triple Black Cobra Convertible Forged and Blown. 511rwhp 398 rwtq Sold

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