Expert: INSTALLSUPPORT - 12/13/2007

Question
QUESTION: My 2002 Ford Explorer has shut down, and the theft system is activated.  I read that you need to push the valet/override switch.  I cannot find it.  Where is it?  Thanks!

ANSWER: I need to determine whether it's a factory alarm
issue or, if it's an aftermarket system you are
dealing with.

Is it: Headlights flashing, car horn honking
and a worded SECURITY" light in the dash flashing?
(doubtfull since none of the notes show this
car as having a factory alarm system)=FACTORY

Or,

is it: flashing parking lights,
an LED in the dash area, and a siren
going off?= AFTER MARKET

Let me know more on this to better
advise you on a course of action
to take.

Best Regards,

Robert Martin
CEO/ALARMTEK
CARALARMMAN.com

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QUESTION: The word theft is flashing.  When I turn the key to the correct position as the owner manual states, it continues to flash "theft".

Answer
Sorry, but no valet is available on Factory systems.

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