Does not start

DANIEL CRISCO

MEMBER
2000 FORD CROWN VICTORIA
4.6L
V8
2WD
AUTOMATIC
120,000 MILES

I went to start my car and it would not start at all. Also when I plugged in my scanner tool with key off I had power to it. When I turn the key to the run position I lose power to the code reader tool. I have checked three times all the fuses and relays and do not find the problem.
I even removed the battery and all the ground cables even those to the body and cleaned all the connections and checked their continuity.
Seems to be a problem with a ground somewhere as I mentioned I lose power to the code reader tool when I turn the key to the run position and lose power to the code reader tool..
Fuel pump reset switch is not tripped either.
got any idea?

Please help.

Daniel M Crisco
dcrisco9@gmail. Com
615 415 3310

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HMAC300

MECHANIC
48,601 POSTS

Ty a security system reset probably when you disconnected battery did it see our link.
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-reset-a-security-system

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Saturday, March 18th, 2017 AT 2:01 PM

DANIEL CRISCO

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This no start issue happened after I drove car last. Next morning I went to start and the engine turns over or cranks but no start at all. I had not disconnected the battery at that point so I dont think its the security system.
Remember.. As I hook up the scan tool to the port it comes on untl I turn the key on position and lose scanner at that point or power to it.
Now the scanner tool has no power at all when I plug in. Its like I lose ground or lose power somehow to the scan tool or the port.
Still scratching my head.