Expert: INSTALLSUPPORT - 12/28/2007

Question
2 years ago i bought a used 1998 ford explorer with one key that has a special chip. this key turns the car on, the second key is plain, and only opens the car, if i try starting it with the key, it only turns the starter, but wont turn on the truck, & the dash will light a "theft light"

recently, i disconnected the battery and when i reconnected it, the car began alarming, with headlights flashing, & the interior lights flashing. I was unaware the truck had an alarm. I never had a remote for the car, and now the special chip key wont even start the car.

the alarm shuts off after several minutes, but alarms again if i try starting the car... how do i deactivate the alarm??
do i have to go to the dealer??

Answer
Ok, unfortunately this vehicle has the PATS anti-theft system in the ignition and key.

It appears you've reset the PATS.
The car does not recognise the chip in the ignition
key any longer.

The PATS (FORD'S PASSIVE ANTI THEFT SYSTEM)
needs to be reprogrammed I believe.
You can tow it to any FORD vehicle dealer
to have the service department re code it.

Or, get the KXO4 PKFORD bypass module
at www.PASSLOCK2.com and bypass it permananently.

This will solve your issue for good.

ALARMTEK
BYPASSMODULES.com