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You need an auto electrician or an auto locksmith to fix it. You need the chip key and you need to fix the security, not find a way around it. Ideas here if you want to play with it, but they seldom work on a good vehicle rather that one that has been 'busted'. https://www.google.com/search?q=2003+ford+ranger+bypass+security+system ..

What code does the computer show when the check engine light comes on? Google that code and common causes and it will help point you in the right direction. Also may want to let it idle, and pull the connection to the idle air control valve, which is on the throttle body, and see if it changes what the engine is doing. Spray carb cleaner into the throttle assembly, small quick squirts, while it's running and it will help clean things. Also, take the pcv valve off and shake it. Hear rattling? Still good. Gunked up with oil and dirt, nothing rattles, bad valve. Cheap.

Could be just a fluid and filter change in the tranny. Have the trans. checked out.

Hook up a fuel gauge so that you can read the pressure when this happens. If it drops too much then you have a pump or regulator problem

Could be a blocked up heater core.could also be compression leakinf into coolant thrue intake gasket or head gasket.

Did you remove the faulty cable and replace it with a new one? sometimes a cable can be so badly corroded it's rendered useless, as the corrosion can travel all the way along the cable, if you have a multi tester check the resistance ( Ohms ) using the top and end of the affected cable, you should get a high pitched sound when you connect both ends ( to the meter ) thewad001

you might need a new whole transmission or new brakes or brake fluid.

it's either fuel pressure dropping off, have fuel filter? has it been changed ever? should be running 50-60 psi fuel pressure and does it drop off when engine is shut off?. is truck hard to start? another issue could be a bad fuel pump inertia cut off switch located passenger side above feet on firewall. if all good how many miles on truck? if over 100k when were plugs done last? it could be as simple as that.

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Generally, no, it should not prevent the vehicle from starting. ...

It either has an open or a bad connection. Reconnect to make sure as the brake light switch controls the release of the gear lever for safety reasons.

Hello Zachary, There is only one explanation that I can come up with for your situation. If your input shaft bushing or bearing is dirty or dry , that could cause the symptom of the clutch not releasing. Usually a dry or dirty input shaft bushing or bearing will make some kind of noise when the clutch pedal is depressed when the engine is running while shifting gears.

Yes, you are correct.

You can tell if you have theft light flashing or if your key is thick oval or thick square. They all had PATS system unless the ranger was specially made for for some fleet companies and had those options removed.

Sounds like a starter issue.

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check key or use a spare key may be worn down to where not being recognized or ignition switch is worn --try tapping the ignition switch lightly so any tumblers that may be sticking may pop back into line

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If the engine turns over more easily than normal, your timing belt is broken. That's the worst case. Does your engine service light come on when you turn on the ignition? If not, suspect a bad ignition switch, blown fuse or fusible link in the ignition circuit (if this is the case, look for the problem that blew the fuse before blowing out a new fuse), or dead engine computer. If the engine service light comes on, get an ODB scan tool and read out the engine data. This is often very helpful in identifying the problem. First, verify that you have ignition pulses; a failed ignition module may be your problem. Second, verify that your fuel pump is working and you have the correct fuel pressure (you may be able to borrow or rent a fuel pressure guage from a car parts store - be sure to follow safety procedures).