05xrt6 Member 28 Member For: 3y 11m 11d Posted 30/05/21 11:59 AM Share Posted 30/05/21 11:59 AM (edited) Hey guys just finished flushing the power steering system on my 2009 straight gas falcon xt and,now thw car wouldnt start,it just keeps cranking,I connected my OBD2 scanner but that didnt show any codes, I have a feeling its something got to do with electric. Any help is much appreciated Edited 30/05/21 12:00 PM by 05xrt6 Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/96270-fg-falcon-not-starting/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
k31th less WHY; more WOT Site Developer 29,435 Member For: 17y 16d Gender: Male Location: Melbourne Posted 30/05/21 12:40 PM Share Posted 30/05/21 12:40 PM is the fuel pump priming when you switch it to "ignition" but don't start it? Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/96270-fg-falcon-not-starting/#findComment-1705108 Share on other sites More sharing options...
05xrt6 Member 28 Member For: 3y 11m 11d Posted 30/05/21 09:38 PM Author Share Posted 30/05/21 09:38 PM Not sure , ill check today, but I thought gas doesn't make that buzzing sound that petrol cars do when the fuel is priming Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/96270-fg-falcon-not-starting/#findComment-1705113 Share on other sites More sharing options...
k31th less WHY; more WOT Site Developer 29,435 Member For: 17y 16d Gender: Male Location: Melbourne Posted 30/05/21 10:35 PM Share Posted 30/05/21 10:35 PM hmm, now that I think about it, I'm not entirely sure what sounds the dedicated gas cars make... either way, best to check spark/fuel/compression in that order as they're all required... since it's cranking it's unlikely a spark issue so I'd be checking fuel next, then if fuel is definitely making it through the injectors, I'd be doing a compression test at that point. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/96270-fg-falcon-not-starting/#findComment-1705114 Share on other sites More sharing options...
4321 Bronze Donating Members 257 Member For: 11y 1m Posted 31/05/21 06:46 PM Share Posted 31/05/21 06:46 PM undo the 2 10mm spanner drain bolts under the gas convertor & see if water comes out (bad). take the gas hose of the t/body & see if gas comes out when you crank it. put your thumb over it & it should 'pop' when you release it Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/96270-fg-falcon-not-starting/#findComment-1705124 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now