security light stays on - does not disable ignition
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security light stays on - does not disable ignition
ford ranger 1997 - 3L - manual tran
as doors and windows are manual, only disables ignition. signals via horn.
the little blinking security light stays on when ignition is off and clicking on the remote does nothing (remotes are fine).
can find nothing on ignition kill system. only data is box that remotes came in say AutoMate am2.
as doors and windows are manual, only disables ignition. signals via horn.
the little blinking security light stays on when ignition is off and clicking on the remote does nothing (remotes are fine).
can find nothing on ignition kill system. only data is box that remotes came in say AutoMate am2.
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There was a thread a while back about something concerning the security light. I believe it had to do with the light being a dummy light, designed just to worry a theif enough to deter him from trying to break in.
I know some other alarms do nothing for locking the ignition, just doors and setting the alarm.
RP
Zach
I know some other alarms do nothing for locking the ignition, just doors and setting the alarm.
RP
Zach
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The flashing dash light on a PATS equipped vehicle is NOT a dummy light installed for ornamental purposes or the like, it indictes that the PATS system is functioning. Operating the remote will not affect the dash light that indicates PATS is enabled; PATS is an ignition disabling system and not a *traditional* alarm system. I could explain a bit about how the system works, but out of curiosity, what are you trying to do with the PATS system and why might the module location be of interest? Are you having problems with a PATS system and if so, specifically what are the problems?
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Originally Posted by 19ranger97
ford ranger 1997 - 3L - manual tran
as doors and windows are manual, only disables ignition. signals via horn.
the little blinking security light stays on when ignition is off and clicking on the remote does nothing (remotes are fine).
as doors and windows are manual, only disables ignition. signals via horn.
the little blinking security light stays on when ignition is off and clicking on the remote does nothing (remotes are fine).
Pat
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More info on the vehicle situation (ie, symptoms) is needed. What happens when you try to start it? Does it crank? Spark? Fuel? Reddog correctly noted that your PATS, from what you have described, *appears* to be working correctly. How did you diagnose a PATS failure?
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Originally Posted by 19ranger97
ford ranger 1997 - 3L - manual tran
only data is box that remotes came in say AutoMate am2.
only data is box that remotes came in say AutoMate am2.
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