key wont start engine
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key wont start engine
this is on a 2000 ranger, the key wont start the engine, but the remote start will turn it over and start it up...
anyone had this problem before? could it be a problem in the column?
i doubt it is the starter selonoid because it will still turn over...
any ideas?
anyone had this problem before? could it be a problem in the column?
i doubt it is the starter selonoid because it will still turn over...
any ideas?
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I have a key that will turn the car on, but wont start the engine. I use it for an extra key, just incase I lock myself out of my truck. It came with it when I bought it. It is for some sort of anti-theft mechanism! Has this key ever started the engine before????
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this is the factory remots start, original key, it goes in and turns, but wont turn the engine.
truck worked fine for 5 years, then started not working in the ignition one day...
i think it was after a rainstorm...
but yeah, worked, then stopped working....
anyone have this problem?
truck worked fine for 5 years, then started not working in the ignition one day...
i think it was after a rainstorm...
but yeah, worked, then stopped working....
anyone have this problem?
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Remote start was not a factory option in 2000 so it had to be a dealer added option, I would suspect a problem between the PATS system and the added remote start system. It sounds like the key is not programed into the PATS system.
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From: St. Peter
i thought that if the key wasn't programmed it would crank the engine but the computer just wouldnt fire the injectors or the ignition etc?
Last edited by Peter94; Jun 19, 2005 at 05:27 PM.
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In the 99 Ranger that I used to have, I occasionally had problems with one of my keys not working consistently. Usually at the most inconvenient times, the engine just wouldn't crank. Finally figured out that it was the key because my second key would work fine. Eventually, I just got a whole new key programmed and used the glitchy key as a spare unlock key.
I'd either check the PATS system or get another key.
I'd either check the PATS system or get another key.