No start
#21
Re: No start
I'm not Queen, but mine is doing this too (won't start until the 3rd or so try) and I am getting "stop engine now." It's intermittent, and I'm putting off taking it to the dealer until I can give them more info on what seems to cause it/what are the circumstances, etc.
I have the feeling it's related to the 12-volt battery. It was extra-bad tonight while I was trying to jump start another car.
I have the feeling it's related to the 12-volt battery. It was extra-bad tonight while I was trying to jump start another car.
#22
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You know, back in 2005, most of us were pissed off that the 2005 MY did NOT come with PATS anti-theft system. A $0.99 cut key from the hardware store will run the car just fine. ( Also no blinking light on dash, but the light is there... if just we could "activate" it... )
When pressed... ( and it took substantial pressing ) Ford admitted to us 2005 owners, that they wanted, and intended to have PATS anti-theft in the 2005, but as production time rolled around, they could not get it to work correctly with the other hybrid systems. 2006 and 2007 had PATS anti-theft.
Since 2008 was a redesign of some hardware and software, I wonder if this ugly animal is rearing its head again. Maybe the 2008's weren't quite ready? I think we should all watch this carefully, and see if many others have problems with the keys / theft system and 2008's not starting. We may be on to something here.
When pressed... ( and it took substantial pressing ) Ford admitted to us 2005 owners, that they wanted, and intended to have PATS anti-theft in the 2005, but as production time rolled around, they could not get it to work correctly with the other hybrid systems. 2006 and 2007 had PATS anti-theft.
Since 2008 was a redesign of some hardware and software, I wonder if this ugly animal is rearing its head again. Maybe the 2008's weren't quite ready? I think we should all watch this carefully, and see if many others have problems with the keys / theft system and 2008's not starting. We may be on to something here.
#23
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Likelite, buy a jump start box! I would NEVER use a modern highly computer controlled car to jump start another car 1 good voltage spike and you could do some reall damage I have seen this myself more than a few times. How many miles are on your 08? If you end up taking to dealer be sure to bring BOTH keys and remotes.
#24
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Has anyone had the issue of the car engine sounding as though it's running with the key removed? I've had it happen a couple of times and it makes a rather odd noise, like traction control kicking in on a rough surface (a kind or rolling "R" noise). Maybe I should just get some ear plugs.
#26
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Has anyone had the issue of the car engine sounding as though it's running with the key removed? I've had it happen a couple of times and it makes a rather odd noise, like traction control kicking in on a rough surface (a kind or rolling "R" noise). Maybe I should just get some ear plugs.
The manual states these noises are normal, so I wouldn't be concerned unless you get warning lights or notice a change in driving.
GaryG
#28
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Well, it's not the hybrid fan/motor. The noise is coming from behind the center stack. I don't think it's climate system related, as the noise happened at start-up today with the climate system off. I may see if I can find a priest to bless the car just in case.
#29
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The brake system has a motor in front of the passinger floor board in the engine compartment I'll bet you are hearing the brake system going through its pre test