2001 Ranger Ignition Switch
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The ignition switch is mounted on (or just below) the steering column. You have to remove the "knee" panel that covers the column to get at it.
IMO, you ought to think about having the alarm professionally installed. Alarms can become a real headache if they aren't installed properly, and in many cases they can mess up other electronic systems in the vehicle.
Also, if your Ranger has an OEM alarm system, then there is no reason to install an aftermarket alarm. The Ford OEM alrm systems are some of the best out there.
IMO, you ought to think about having the alarm professionally installed. Alarms can become a real headache if they aren't installed properly, and in many cases they can mess up other electronic systems in the vehicle.
Also, if your Ranger has an OEM alarm system, then there is no reason to install an aftermarket alarm. The Ford OEM alrm systems are some of the best out there.
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Originally Posted by Rockledge
Also, if your Ranger has an OEM alarm system, then there is no reason to install an aftermarket alarm. The Ford OEM alrm systems are some of the best out there.
This is not what you mean by the "Ford OEM alarm system", correct?
At www.fordgenuineaccessory.com, I found part numbers 2W7Z19A361BA, 2W7Z19A361CA, & 2W7Z19A361DA. Are these what you mean?
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Ranger Anti-Theft
Originally Posted by mbushnell
I just picked up a 2005 Ranger Edge extended cab. It has power door locks with remote entry. When you press the remote's "Lock" button the first time, the doors lock. If you press the same button a second time, the horn will give a brief honk. It seems as though this "honk" is just a confirmation that the doors are locked. If I unlock with the key & open the door, nothing happens.
This is not what you mean by the "Ford OEM alarm system", correct?
At www.fordgenuineaccessory.com, I found part numbers 2W7Z19A361BA, 2W7Z19A361CA, & 2W7Z19A361DA. Are these what you mean?
This is not what you mean by the "Ford OEM alarm system", correct?
At www.fordgenuineaccessory.com, I found part numbers 2W7Z19A361BA, 2W7Z19A361CA, & 2W7Z19A361DA. Are these what you mean?
If your Ranger came equipped with Anti-Theft from the factory (OEM), there will be a visual "Theft" LED indicater on the instrument panel, right below the '120' on the speedometer.
If you press the power locks and shut the door (or press the "lock" button on the key fob), you should see the Theft incater glowing steadily. This means the system is "pre-armed". After 30 seconds, the system will be fully armed and then the Theft indicator will flash every two seconds.
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Let me clarify... ford has two different anti-theft systems
PATS (Passive AntiTheft System)
and
Another one (I forget the acronym but it will sound an alarm if forced entry occurs)
PATS will blink the light, also sound the horns if you hit lock twice.. and yes it IS just an audible confirmation that your doors did in fact lock.
With PATS your key has a transponder in it, which transmits a digital code. The Security Module in the car has that code programmed into it. If you try to start the car with a key that isn't "programmed" then the vehicle will not start.
Keep in mind it's not really the key that is programmed.. it is the Security Module being programmed to accept that key. Pretty smucking fart if you ask me!
The more sophisticated "active" anti-theft will sound the horn off if a door is opened while locked... or unlocked by any other means than using the key and then opened. Also some models have motion sensors as well, as well as hood switches.
PATS (Passive AntiTheft System)
and
Another one (I forget the acronym but it will sound an alarm if forced entry occurs)
PATS will blink the light, also sound the horns if you hit lock twice.. and yes it IS just an audible confirmation that your doors did in fact lock.
With PATS your key has a transponder in it, which transmits a digital code. The Security Module in the car has that code programmed into it. If you try to start the car with a key that isn't "programmed" then the vehicle will not start.
Keep in mind it's not really the key that is programmed.. it is the Security Module being programmed to accept that key. Pretty smucking fart if you ask me!
The more sophisticated "active" anti-theft will sound the horn off if a door is opened while locked... or unlocked by any other means than using the key and then opened. Also some models have motion sensors as well, as well as hood switches.
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Originally Posted by Rockledge
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If your Ranger came equipped with Anti-Theft from the factory (OEM), there will be a visual "Theft" LED indicater on the instrument panel, right below the '120' on the speedometer.
If you press the power locks and shut the door (or press the "lock" button on the key fob), you should see the Theft incater glowing steadily. This means the system is "pre-armed". After 30 seconds, the system will be fully armed and then the Theft indicator will flash every two seconds.
If your Ranger came equipped with Anti-Theft from the factory (OEM), there will be a visual "Theft" LED indicater on the instrument panel, right below the '120' on the speedometer.
If you press the power locks and shut the door (or press the "lock" button on the key fob), you should see the Theft incater glowing steadily. This means the system is "pre-armed". After 30 seconds, the system will be fully armed and then the Theft indicator will flash every two seconds.
I then opened the locked door from the inside & nothing happened other than the door opening.
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Originally Posted by MazdaRangerGuy
With PATS your key has a transponder in it, which transmits a digital code. The Security Module in the car has that code programmed into it. If you try to start the car with a key that isn't "programmed" then the vehicle will not start.
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If your key is skinny, and looks just like a 93, then it is NOT PATS.
The pats keys are much thicker, with a small rectangle at the very top of the key in the plastic (where the chip is pressed in).
I didn't realize that ANY 2005 ranger didn't have PATS, as I've only seen new E/F250s and bigger without PATS, but maybe it's still an option. The dealership I work for is in an expensive part of town... maybe just everyone there gets the PATS heh
The pats keys are much thicker, with a small rectangle at the very top of the key in the plastic (where the chip is pressed in).
I didn't realize that ANY 2005 ranger didn't have PATS, as I've only seen new E/F250s and bigger without PATS, but maybe it's still an option. The dealership I work for is in an expensive part of town... maybe just everyone there gets the PATS heh
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