How do I get my car out of antitheft mode?
Method 1: Check your key and cylinder
- Step 1: Check your key fob battery.
- Step 2: Check your door lock cylinder.
- Step 3: Check that you are using the proper key to start your car.
- Step 1: Check for the anti-theft light.
- Step 2: Turn the ignition to the “on” position.
- Step 3: Check the anti-theft light again.
Why is the theft light blinking in my car?
Your car has a built-in anti-theft system. The Anti-theft Light in the dash of your car should flash periodically to show that the system is engaged and active. Tip. You have to lock the doors of the car (without it running) for the alarm to engage.
How do you bypass Mustang anti-theft?
If you want to bypass your antitheft, you can attach one of your PATS keys inside your steering collumn by the lock cylinder. This will make the car always ‘see’ a key with a chip. You caqn then use a regular steel key.
Why is my anti theft light blinking fast?
First, if your theft light is blinking fast it means either you or someone else tried to get into the vehicle without a key or….some tried to use a key that did not have a chip in it. NEVER, EVER USE A KEY THAT DOES NOT HAVE THE CHIP TO START YOUR CAR…DONT DO IT. It will trigger the PATS Anti theft system.
How to turn off the anti theft light?
Some anti-theft lights blink by default ( a small red light near the dash, for example is there to warn off thieves ). If this is some other type of light then disconnect your battery (negative first then positive) for 30 minutes and reconnect in reverse order (positive then negative).
Where is the anti theft light on a Ford?
The display of the car behind the steering will light up and will show the anti-theft light blinking or constantly lit. Leave the key in this position for at least 10 minutes. Check the anti-theft light again.
What happens if I dont turn on my anti theft system?
The key you are using may not have the chip required to start your car. 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.