Expert: INSTALLSUPPORT - 1/27/2008

Question
I just bought a 96 Ford Taurus wagon, it had a factory key with the micro-chip and a hardware store key that didn't have the microchip but still started the car.  Then I messed with the keypad on the door trying to figure it out and somehow activated the anti-theft system.  Now only the factory key will start the car, the other one will START it but then it shuts off after one second.  Now my problem is I lost my factory key and need to figure out how to get the other one to work again so I can get my car out of my work parking lot!!

Answer
Not good.

Troublesome system, and not an uncommon issue
by a long shot.

Ok, unfortunately, this vehicle has the
FORD PATS key based engine disabling system,
and it's not recognizing the chip in your
key.

My expertise is in disabling
the PATS for remote start applications,
so if it's me, I would suggest the Directed 555P
bypass kit to get around the issue. (69.95)

I have this in stock:

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This Bypass Module is designed to momentarilly
allow the engine to remote start by sending a proper
coded pulse to open the fuel rail passlock injector
cut off circuit.

The output from an alarm/remote starter
would then shut down the pulse, once it has detected
the engine has engaged, and preserve the integrity
of the PATS system.

That is it's designed purpose.

However, in your case, this input wire on
the 555P module, instead of going to a
momentary ground pulse from an
alarm/remote starter, would go to a
constant chassis ground, through
the bypass module, grounding out the PATS.
The PATS would always be bypassed as long
as that wire is chassis grounded.

I can not speak about a damaged PATS system,
like if a thief has destroyed it, because I do not
get into this part of FORD'S security application.
But as a happy coincidence to installing
after market remote starters, this does work on bypassing
trnasponder in most all FORD vehicles we've run into,
including your year FORD vehicle as well.

Also, this is a self learning, resistor sensing
and adjusting module. Once the PATS wires have been tapped,
you would press the program button to learn,
and it does. The car should then allow start
with any hardware store key.

It would work on this one too.

Regards,

Robert Martin-ALARMTEK/CEO
Master Technician
Mobile Security Electronics
www.BYPASSMODULES.com