Generic electrical module clicking, No crank or start

2000 FORD MUSTANG
143,600 MILES • 3.8L • 6 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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BUSINESSFRED
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My car would only give a faint thud.

I removed a aftermarket alarm. The theft light was not on

The generic electrical module found behind the fuse box began clicking after I tried to as a last resort jump the neutral safety switch.

Still nothing and I checked the module for burn marks.

Is there anything I should check for before throwing parts at it?
Apr 23, 2018 at 6:36 PM
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STEVE W.
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Does it have a fully charged battery and good clean and tight connections? Light thud and clicking both sound like low voltage.
Apr 24, 2018 at 6:04 PM
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I have fully charged battery , the G.E.M stopped clicking with the full battery. I have also unhooked the under-part of the ignition to see if it was a faulty switch but to no avail.

The only clicking sound I am getting is from the yellow flasher relay driver side kick panel next to stereo.
Apr 24, 2018 at 7:34 PM
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STEVE W.
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You say you removed an aftermarket alarm? Those usually get connected in the system to prevent engine start as well as sound an alarm. I would see if you can find the installation instructions, it' is possible that a wire was cut or tapped into with a scotchlock style connector and is now broken.
Apr 25, 2018 at 11:25 AM