How can I Reset my anti theft alarm?
Resetting the Anti-theft system may or may not work depending on why exactly the truck went into theft mode in the first place. You will need 2 igntion keys for this process to be even be attempted. Sit in the vehicle with all doors closed, Take 1 key and turn to the “on” position, right before start and let it sit there for 6 seconds.
What to do if your anti theft system is locked up?
If the anti-theft system has locked up your engine, you won’t be able to start it. You’ll have to disable it with these steps. Step 1: Check for the anti-theft light. It’s located on your dash and will have a blue or red light. Step 2: Turn the ignition to the “on” position.
Why does my anti theft alarm not go off?
Sometimes though your anti-theft system will engage, the alarm won’t be going off, but you still won’t be able to start your vehicle, and that is because your wheel is locked. This can happen if the steering wheel got bumped too much after turning the car off. When the steering wheel is locked, you also won’t be able to turn the key.
How to reset the anti theft system in a Ford?
1 Insert the key into the ignition and turn it on to the position where the accessories are activated but not the engine. 2 Leave the key in this position for at least 10 minutes. 3 Check the anti-theft light again. 4 Now try to start the engine. 5 Repeat the process at least a couple of times if it does not work the first time.
Resetting the Anti-theft system may or may not work depending on why exactly the truck went into theft mode in the first place. You will need 2 igntion keys for this process to be even be attempted. Sit in the vehicle with all doors closed, Take 1 key and turn to the “on” position, right before start and let it sit there for 6 seconds.
How does remote anti theft alarm system work?
Basically the “trigger control switch” turns the remote anti-theft alarm system on and off. The switches should be arranged in such a way that the thief will not be able to disarm the system but the owner can easily start the vehicle without initiating the alarm.
If the anti-theft system has locked up your engine, you won’t be able to start it. You’ll have to disable it with these steps. Step 1: Check for the anti-theft light. It’s located on your dash and will have a blue or red light. Step 2: Turn the ignition to the “on” position.
Sometimes though your anti-theft system will engage, the alarm won’t be going off, but you still won’t be able to start your vehicle, and that is because your wheel is locked. This can happen if the steering wheel got bumped too much after turning the car off. When the steering wheel is locked, you also won’t be able to turn the key.