I had an alarm guy come by and check this out. He said the system can't be bypassed when it's armed. Works fine on a normal day, but once on, always on... till reprogrammed/tuned or "reapired" by FORD

 

As far as I know, the trick to "bypass" it is to dig out the chip out of a key, and tape it near the ignition, under the plastic column cover. The negates the need for a chipped key, but the system is actually still active, and if it is malfunctioning, will not work.

9 times outta 10, the issue is the transponder ring that is around the ignition cylinder. It is not too expensive, and is fairly easy to replace. It also doesn't require the keys to be reprogrammed. Alternately, for a modest fee, I can disable the PATS on most Ford vehicles permanently with a reflash. I have done several for people here on TR. It is actually quite a popular service.

Brian
EFI-Unlimited

 

Well I'm going to pick the transponder ring now. If that's not the problem I will contact you EFI to reprogram it for me

 

+1 for efi. flashed mine for me and i dont even have to have the chiped key anymore

 

So I bought the transponder ring. It wasn't the problem and I can't return it. I guess I'm down to reprogramming. EFI what can you do for me? Your the last option.

 

Also EFI. You can reprogram it even if it's armed?

 

I can make your problems go away. Thats what I do.

Brian
EFI-Unlimited
727-657-2956

 

Brian dont lie hes the problem solver. like I said he took care of me.

 

hello efi my name is jason i have a 96 mustange 4.6 v8 a few days ago the car started to bog down a few times and a couple of time when i tried to start it ,it would not turn over then a few minutes later it would crank now the car will not crank at all and i noticed the dash blinking "theft" my problem sounds alot like what i have read on this forum about the pats theft system if you can help me with this problem it would be great becouse untill i can get this fixed i am with out a ride you can email me at
jasonpalmer51@yahoo.com

 

Well it ended up being the transponder ring. It wouldn't start at first, so I left the key in the on position for 15 minutes. Then the car started up just fine. Thanks EFI and everyone else for all your help. I need to call you still for a retune. We forgot how much gas this damn thing sucks up.