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  1. hotcobra03

    Change in start up

    Maybe a ground wire getting old or loose,, Dirty battery terminals, if aftermarket under clamp also get dirty The ground from battery to radiator support I've had issues with,I upgraded this cable, Lazy starter. Air inlet getting clogged .that's air filter and intercooler causing slow to...
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    Groan from clutch area when cold

    I'm thinking more the brakes are sticking ..
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    97 cobra no start, no spark after engine rebuild

    Glad you found the issue, The manual your using ? We have the Ford manual posted on here, There are special steps to sealing front cover that if missed will cause oil leaks , Along with notes on installing timing chain components
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    97 cobra no start, no spark after engine rebuild

    Rebuilt engine Crankshaft sensor ring missing? Crankshaft sensor starts spark.
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    AC vent temps (2010-2013ish)

    What does the manual say, My 03 was 40deg. My dodge van 58
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    Normal STFT high LTFT

    Oil on case isn't what needs cleaning. That intercooler is an air filter also. Water on inside ,and air blowing thru it. It effects air flow , Our manual doesn't have anything on blower,, Yet the 03 section for lightening has a blower breakdown and install instructions Blower has been...
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    Normal STFT high LTFT

    Did you clean intercooler? I also had cleaned the rotors when off and lubed the rear bearings . The black coating on my rotors was flaking off . Pulling them out to clean was easy Also change the fluid in blower while off . After reading some posts on here I used mobile 1 in my blower
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    Notchy/grindy shifting after engine and clutch change

    Glad to hear, What type of quadrant did you choose. . I did a single hook. I noticed I can shift now with clutch not against the floor board. Like just past 3/4 down ,
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    Normal STFT high LTFT

    For me. I just use tight, But use tool proper for the size bolt/nut being tightened. Say on this job A 1/4 inch drive hand tool. These bolts are tiny. The lower intake and intercooler bolts I use 1/4 in drive and just hand tight ,than slight more push with pinky finger ..
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    Notchy/grindy shifting after engine and clutch change

    I had issues with shifting, after new cable install I had to remove cable and lube it on inside with WD-40, Night and day difference..
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    Normal STFT high LTFT

    It's harder to pull as pieces . That intercooler will get you . As a unit it's not that bad,, Hood will go straight up so you can stand on fender vs bending over , The nose has to be lifted on angle than slide it forward and up . Remove EGR valve and all of the vacuum harness from car...
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    Car cranking but not starting.

    For this car , If it were me , after checking fuel shut off switch, Look for 12 volts on injector with key on. Than check for signal on injector while cranking. Normally you would use coil and check for spark. But being like ours injectors do same thing and accessable, A noid light can...
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    Help troubleshooting radiator fan not coming on while driving

    I had connection issues also Mine was fan side of plug . The barrels were to far back,just needed to push them forward after plugging connector in .
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    Normal STFT high LTFT

    No. But issue I found. This hose will harden, The nipple it's on Ford DIDN'T put a clamp on it. This hose will spin on nipple but not come off ,,hence vacuum leak . There is also 2 elbows on back side of blower which are common to crumble and a hole start which can be seen and heard ...
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    03 cobra starter issue

    With the predator after you scan for codes you can go to other functions like Data log. Here you will find all the sensors to read ..or record You will see tp voltage and see tp move from 1 to 5 volts when pressing pedal
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    03 cobra starter issue

    Any luck today,, Have you checked the fuses for any blown ones ,,both engine and in car. Something that does happen after work not expected.
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    03 cobra starter issue

    Check those wire locations on sensors, Some may not be pinned the same
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    Normal STFT high LTFT

    That lower hose under intake.
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    Is my boost bypass valve set up correctly?

    https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:VA6C2:b85270d1-3a68-468b-a753-cdc4a103ff18
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    Is my boost bypass valve set up correctly?

    https://www.svtperformance.com/threads/03-04-cobra-vacuum-lines-documented.733504/
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    Online Wiring Manual

    I have a cd for 03. But when not home I use Chiltons library,, It hosts the factory manuals free
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    ARH long tube removal

    For me when I did mine more than once,, Passenger side I would lift motor up all the way. I could just than see head of nut/bolt to remove.
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    Pop noise from front suspension

    Just a guess. Full lock position,,what is touching to stop it. Try small amount of lube on this contact. That slight movement when touching.
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    Engine / Transmission harness questions

    My 03 had the ground for negative on that stud along with a braided wire that went to frame
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    Engine / Transmission harness questions

    To funny,,like I said hard on here. Your pics of connections in reply #33. Yes. I get that. Open what I posted. Step 27 Not your reply #27. Here it shows where that larger plug sits. On back of engine next to heater core line into head Than a couple steps later scrolling past 27 you will...

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