My 2002 ford winstar limited battery died so i replaced it and that triggered the anti theft system. Do i need to get my key reprogrammed?
My 2002 ford winstar limited battery died so i replaced it and that triggered the anti theft system. Do i need to get my key reprogrammed?
No. Putting the key into the ignition switch should shut the alarm off.
No. The immobiliser works by sensing the RFID chip inside the key, and that does not use battery power.
All you will probably need to do is to re-synchronise the key fob to the central locking system, and your car user manual will tell you how to do that. Most key fobs allow the owner a short period of a few minutes or so to change batteries without losing their synchronisation, and the manufacturers normally recommend that the battery is routinely replaced *before* it dies on either a six monthly or annual basis, although I had one car where the recommendation was to change the battery every six years although it was also a very expensive battery only available from the main dealer.
I replaced the battery and got a couple miles before the ABS light comes on and about a mile after that light comes on it shuts everything down and i'm lucky to get to the side. I've tried leavig the key in the On mode, locking it and unlocking it, and unplugging the battery. If i tale the battery out and fully charge it then it lets me start it but i can only go so far. What is wrong?
- How to reset factory anti theft? I drove my 2000 ford ranger, parked it and did some errands. I came back put the key in and tried to start it. The theft light on dash blinking real fast. Truck has power but won't turn over. I turn the key and nothing. How do i reset the anti theft?
- 2014 Ford Mustang won't start. I tried syncing my phone to the car, and then the anti theft icon started blinking rapidly All electronics down, the panel won't light up, window won't roll up. Every time I try to start it, I hear a clicking sound above the passengers foot rest.
- Ford anti theft system comes on when driving? Ford. Passive anti theft system comes on when driving for a second and shuts car off then car comes back on. The pats light flash's while this happens. Car has a chip ignition key any ideas?
- I bought a new ford focus sel hatchback with 29 miles, after 3 weeks the battery died and they replaced it with a new one. It died again? Can they trade my car for another one. I'm not gonna keep paying for a car that don't work. It has 300miles now