Excursion with PHP chip no start
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i have done all of this and what happens on the last part is when itis suppose to turn off the theft light, it just lights up... no blinking just solid light.
From time to time, a programmer will trigger the Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS) on an Excursion, Lightning, Mustang, or other PATS equipped vehicles. This is caused by a loss of communication between the PCM and the PATS module which triggers the PATS module to go into "THEFT" mode and disable the PCM for a period of time. Some vehicles are more sensitive than others in regards to what triggers the PATS system with some vehicles triggering it during some sessions and not in others.
In the event that this does occur and the "THEFT" light is flashing, use the following procedure to restore vehicle functionality.
Turn the key to the "ON" position, but do not attempt to start the vehicle.
The "THEFT" light will begin flashing rapidly (twice a second). After about 60 seconds, the "THEFT" light will stop flashing rapidly and begin a sequence of slow flashes (usually 1 blink, followed by 6 blinks).
Turn the key to the "OFF" position and completely remove the key from the ignition and hold at least two feet away from the steering column for 30 seconds.
Insert the key and turn to the "ON" position. Wait for the normal engine checking procedure to take place. The "THEFT" light should no longer be flashing. At this point you should be able to start the vehicle.
You have done this already? Sounds like a PATS problem to me
In the event that this does occur and the "THEFT" light is flashing, use the following procedure to restore vehicle functionality.
Turn the key to the "ON" position, but do not attempt to start the vehicle.
The "THEFT" light will begin flashing rapidly (twice a second). After about 60 seconds, the "THEFT" light will stop flashing rapidly and begin a sequence of slow flashes (usually 1 blink, followed by 6 blinks).
Turn the key to the "OFF" position and completely remove the key from the ignition and hold at least two feet away from the steering column for 30 seconds.
Insert the key and turn to the "ON" position. Wait for the normal engine checking procedure to take place. The "THEFT" light should no longer be flashing. At this point you should be able to start the vehicle.
You have done this already? Sounds like a PATS problem to me
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.....makin' me log in to FTE for number 3,001, huh? Awesome.
Yep. This is a problem that reared it's ugly head after Bill recently went through the tuning and applied a few changes across the board for the "standard" calibrations. Since all of the calibrations were rebuilt from stock again, the PATS "switch" was inadvertently left in the enabled state. I'm expecting a return of one more Excursion chip within the next couple of days to fix the exact same thing. It's been taken care of since the two chips shipped, but unfortunately yours was one of the two that flew out under the radar.
You will have to ship it to me. Email me at cody@phptune.com and I'll give you the address. I'll have it turned around in a day for you.
I am sorry for the inconvenience....and please don't "clean" any more off of the PCM.
Yep. This is a problem that reared it's ugly head after Bill recently went through the tuning and applied a few changes across the board for the "standard" calibrations. Since all of the calibrations were rebuilt from stock again, the PATS "switch" was inadvertently left in the enabled state. I'm expecting a return of one more Excursion chip within the next couple of days to fix the exact same thing. It's been taken care of since the two chips shipped, but unfortunately yours was one of the two that flew out under the radar.
You will have to ship it to me. Email me at cody@phptune.com and I'll give you the address. I'll have it turned around in a day for you.
I am sorry for the inconvenience....and please don't "clean" any more off of the PCM.
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PHP and Flashing Theft
I recently purchased a PHP chip for my 7.3L Ex, and my Theft light flashes too. However, my truck runs and the light eventually quits blinking. Maybe I'm not theft protected? One things for sure, chip works great and I love the programs 
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Just give a sleeping bag so he doesnt have to leave anymore hahaha
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hahahaha... hope the chip brings my X to life
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