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Author Topic: Car wont Start naych ¯ Member # 223 posted                              Hey guys, It seems this is not my week...Well this morning when i try to start the stang to go to work i wouldnt turn over...battery is good..But what I notice is the my theft light is blinking rapidly and my mileage shows -------- and no numbers....Check out my inlaws stang....stuck key in and theft left turns off and mileage shows up.. What are your thoughts and has anyone have this problem? Not sure if this needs to be in Tech..if so please move. Thanks Naych [ June 28, 2005, 05:51 PM: Message edited by: naych ] -------------------- 2001 GT Laser Red Tint Full Saleen Conversion Vortech SQ with 2.87 Plly 04 Escalade white diamond on 24's(stolen) 05 yamaha r1 Posts: 308 | From: sacramento, ca. usa | Registered: Apr 2001  |  : 03SHKER ¯ Member # 1397 posted                              P.A.T.S. -------------------- chris@apexmotorsports.com 2555 Lafayette Blvd. Suite #122 Santa Clara, CA 95050 408-588-0075 Posts: 941 | From: San Jose | Registered: Jun 2002  |  : naych ¯ Member # 223 posted                              03SHKR, What does that mean and what do i need to fix it? And what did I do to get into this situation? Thanks for the help... Naych -------------------- 2001 GT Laser Red Tint Full Saleen Conversion Vortech SQ with 2.87 Plly 04 Escalade white diamond on 24's(stolen) 05 yamaha r1 Posts: 308 | From: sacramento, ca. usa | Registered: Apr 2001  |  : JohnB Tech Moderator Member # 969 posted                              Disconnect the battery and open the driver's side door (to ensure all power from the car is drained). Leave it disconnected for 20 mins, then reconnect and immediately restart. This should bypass the PATS. More than likely, your key-fob (if you have one) has a weak battery and it tripped it. It's happened to me. -------------------- 1965 Shelby Cobra 1993 Cobra 2012 F150 Raptor 2020 GT500 Posts: 6523 | From: Orlando FL/Redding CA | Registered: Mar 2002  |  : naych ¯ Member # 223 posted                              Is there any mechanics in Sac that knows how to fix it? I would hate to pay for tow and go to dealer...So if anyone knows how to fix it, I'd rather pay u guys that FORD...Give me a call (916) 216-1986 Naych -------------------- 2001 GT Laser Red Tint Full Saleen Conversion Vortech SQ with 2.87 Plly 04 Escalade white diamond on 24's(stolen) 05 yamaha r1 Posts: 308 | From: sacramento, ca. usa | Registered: Apr 2001  |  : 03SHKER ¯ Member # 1397 posted                              Ford is the only one who can re-flash the computer. -------------------- chris@apexmotorsports.com 2555 Lafayette Blvd. Suite #122 Santa Clara, CA 95050 408-588-0075 Posts: 941 | From: San Jose | Registered: Jun 2002  |  : 03SHKER ¯ Member # 1397 posted                              PS... P.A.T.S stands for Passive Anti Theft System. -------------------- chris@apexmotorsports.com 2555 Lafayette Blvd. Suite #122 Santa Clara, CA 95050 408-588-0075 Posts: 941 | From: San Jose | Registered: Jun 2002  |  : SmokinLX ¯ Member # 1684 posted                              Get an ohm meter and check your stater cylanoid sp?. Just had a similar problem and fixed it in 10 minutes for 20 bucks. -------------------- Dont claim power if ya cant mile per hour. 10 second AOD Posts: 4388 | From: East Bay | Registered: Aug 2002  |  :

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