2003 Engine Cranks but will not start

[Gunther10]

My 03 bird has something going on that’s keeping it from starting. When the key is turned to the position right before cranking, a blower turns on under the hood and winds up to full speed before cranking. If the car is cranked while the blower is active, it will not start no matter what. It will crank, but sounds like it’s getting no fuel. If you mess with it for long enough (~30 minutes), it will eventually not engage the blower and then the car will fire in 2-3 tries. This means turning the car from the 1st to 2nd position a ridiculous amount of times. Obviously this isn’t sustainable, but the issue is certainly linked to whether the blower decides to run or not. I am relatively good at DIY mechanic projects and can check anything I can reach. I am hoping this makes sense to someone with more expertise as I’m not familiar with the mechanisms that align to fire the car up. Let me know if anyone has any questions. This would be a blessing to fix. Cold temperatures don’t seem to help.

Step 1: Amazon for a Blue Driver OBD II code reader. Step 2: Use it. Become familiar with it and the codes it will provide and your relationship with your T-Bird will significantly; she will tell you why she feels cranky and you can then comfort her and assuage her needs. No foolin'. Throwing parts, money, and time will only frustrate you both.

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