Auto to manual tranny but no start

I swapped out my 4.6 and 4R70W to a 5.4 and 99 cobra T-45. I have everything done except some of the connectors on the T-45, swapped out the computer for the ford racing manual computer for 96-97 mustangs. Would not putting the connectors on the tranny keep it from starting? The battery is good and the starter worked before the swap. I know the auto is made to only start in park and maybe neutral but would that still play a factor? Also the auto shifter selector had a wire that went up to the steering column, i guess it moved when you moved the selector to drive, reverse, etc, would that play a factor with the ignition to keep it from starting, now that it's not connected? Any info will help.

Does the car have the PATS (anti-theft system) with the key with an electronic chip? If so, you may have to have a dealer access the security system to reprogram it ... I believe the PATS goes through the EEC system.

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Ed N.
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It does have the PATS. I'll call the FORD dealership and see if i need to bring it in to get reprogrammed. Thank you

The egine swap in my 95 Mustang GT was so much easier.....

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I called FORD and talked to one of their techs, he said there's a security module that it goes through but it shouldn't go through the computer.

You must hook up the safety switch on the clutch pedal so the starter will turn over.

It was the transmission range not completing the circuit, i by passed it all and now it runs.