We just bought a used 2000 Mountianeer for our son. Drove it home fine, took to the car wash and then home. Next time we tried to start it, the engine won't turn over. Just a clicking noise. The theft light is flashing and won't turn off. When you first open the door all the lights flash for a few seconds. Any ideas as to why the anti theft device won't turn off or how we can disable it?
SOURCE: 1999 Mercury Cougar Anti-theft System
ive reaently had a simular problem with the key being turned over and nothing happened, i had the starter replaced, seems like it was the cylinoid going bad.
SOURCE: 2000 mercury mountianeer o/d light flashing
this OD light flashing means a fault has has been sensed by the transmission control module in the electronic transmission controls, to see what this fault might be have the transmission tested for electronic fault codes that are stored when this OD light flashes, many times this code will be for a transmission slipping issue, u will not fell this most times, if the transmission has more than 60,000 miles on it have the transmission fluid and filter changed and erase the codes, they may not come back
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SOURCE: my car won't start, have
Absolutely! If the Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS) "thinks" you are trying to steal the car, it is SUPPOSED to keep it from starting. The problem is that the PATS thinks you are a car theif when you are not.
Below is a table straight out of the service manual for your vehicle. Please note that the FIRST action that must be taken for any PATS system malfunction is to scan the computer system for fault codes.
SOURCE: anti theft light won't go out
There are 2 things to try:
1) Use your key to manually unlock the driver's side door - sometimes this alone is enough to reset your security system.
2) Put your key in the ignition and turn to ON position (do not try to start the car, just turn to ON)- after 30 seconds, attempt to start the car and see if the security light goes out.
SOURCE: 2003 ford ranger theft light blinking and won't start
the anti-theft has been activated and needs to be reset.you may have to get it to a shop that has the tools to do this or go to the dealer to get it done.did you use a key that was cut as a spare and doesn`t have a chip in it.this usually can cause this.also if the wires at the switch break it can activate the anti-theft system.
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