Expert: INSTALLSUPPORT - 5/1/2008

Question
Hi, I have a 2003 Ford Escape XLT. Every now and then over the past 6 mos, when I get in the car it will not turn over.  The engine will start, but it will not keep running.  It seems I have to wait 1 to 3 hours for it to restart once this problem occurs. This has been a nightmare for me as I have a 3 yr old and a 5 month old.  It's just not safe and I never know when it will strike.  I've taken it to the Ford dealer and they've made me new key fobs for me (very expensive)and, just recently, reprogrammed my keys. Their solution was to keep a spare key handy in case it gets stuck (didn't work). I know it is not the keys but the PATS in the car.  What do you suggest? I've read I can bypass it somehow when this occurs?  Any help or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Many thanks!

Answer
Not good, 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 shut down the fuel injectors.

My expertise is in disabling
the PATS for remote start applications,
so if it's me, I would suggest the XK04
bypass kit to get around the issue. (69.95)

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 XK04 bypass, 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
transponder 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.

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Regards,

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