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Auto Theft Prevention/2001 Ford Explorer Sport

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Expert: - 10/25/2007


Question
The theft light is flashing on the dash and the car will not start.  I believe it is a factory theft protection device.  How do I reset this device so that I can start the car.

Answer
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.

The trouble is in the ignition at the reader
probably, but Ford will need to determine that.

Sorry about that.

ALARMTEK
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