car will not start

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INKMANMAC
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1) 1999 Mustang GT v8 manual trans. 39780 miles
2) purchased the car about two weeks ago from a guy who got the car from his dad
3) car had sat for a year in a garage
4) the day the guy dropped it off he said he had a hard time starting it that morning, he thought it was because the gas was very low . so he filled it with (1/2 ways) with 97 octane.
5) we shut it off and it started right back up no problems , i drove it for a mile seemed ok
6) parked it in a garage for 2 weeks , not yet registered waiting for title
7) tried starting it yesterday , turned over but would not catch, checked the battery the "indicator light" had turned red , so i charged the battery until the light went out and read full charge. tried again same results
8) replaced all eight spark plugs , tried again same results, noticed that the battery had lost some charge, went to sears bought a brand new battery
9) car will not start !!
10) did a OBD II scan no trouble codes came up ?????
begiing to think it may be a fuel issue (pump) what do u guys think , i fit is how does one check , i am a little handy around cars but not really a mechanic
Apr 22, 2007 at 3:25 PM
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INKMANMAC
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tried what u suggested i am 90% sure i did not hear that humming noise , i am sure i would have heard it if it was present because on my other car its very noticable.Is it difficult to replace the fuel pump ? can you give me instructions ? would be greatly appreciated !
Apr 23, 2007 at 8:08 AM
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MERLIN2021
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Gotta drop the gas tank...First check the fuses and relays for the pump. under the hood is a power distribution box, relay is in there. Look in owners manual for wich slot!
Apr 23, 2007 at 9:51 AM
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[quote:6772d3a9bc="merlin2021"]Gotta drop the gas tank...First check the fuses and relays for the pump. under the hood is a power distribution box, relay is in there. Look in owners manual for wich slot![/quote:6772d3a9bc]

IS THE FUEL PUMP IN THE TANK ? ...................
Apr 23, 2007 at 11:09 AM
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