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Old Jan 3, 2014 | 05:44 PM
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Anti Theft System

Is there any way to disable the anti theft system? Mine is active and I cant start the EX. I was able to reset it one time and that got me home but now she is dead in the drive way. The windshield might have leaked the other day during constant rain so I have a drop light under the dash, HELP lol
 
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Old Jan 4, 2014 | 11:24 AM
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Do you have multiple keys for it? (I hope so). If so, try the other keys. Sometimes the chip in the key goes bad and the security module in the coulmn does not recognize it.

If that doesn't work, find a nearby member with AE software to help you reprogam it (and get extra keys programmed)

Or call the locksmith - most of them have software to reset and make new keys ($$$$)
 
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Old Jan 4, 2014 | 09:24 PM
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if you can, try and pull the codes and see if the PCM is powering up. Also check all of your fuses as well...
 
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Old Jan 19, 2014 | 11:24 AM
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when my PATS acts up i have to disconnect one battery for a minute and it will reset.
 
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when my PATS acts up i have to disconnect one battery for a minute and it will reset.
That's what is properly called a "coincidence".
 
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Old Jan 19, 2014 | 02:17 PM
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Is there any way to disable the anti theft system? Mine is active and I cant start the EX. I was able to reset it one time and that got me home but now she is dead in the drive way. The windshield might have leaked the other day during constant rain so I have a drop light under the dash, HELP lol
you should put your year/make and model in your sig line so everyone will know how to best answer your questions. here is the section from the service manual pertaining to "pats" (passive anti theft system)and the wiring diagram for 2000 superduty trucks. not sure if it will help you or not.

https://www.dropbox.com/s/nuqc66vp6f...-00%20pats.pdf

https://www.dropbox.com/s/k7nxagu9e4...%20diagram.pdf

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Old Jan 19, 2014 | 08:31 PM
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i dont know of any way to disable it with out some software.
 
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I would fix the leak and then you should have no problems.
 
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