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How do I get my 2002 Ford Explorer out of theft mode?
To begin, turn the key in the ignition as if You were trying to start the engine. The engine won’t start since the anti-theft system has been activated. Allow the key to fall back into the ON position so the dashboard lights and radio still work. Leave the key like this for at least 10 minutes.
How do I get my Ford Explorer out of theft mode?
First, go to the driver’s side of Your vehicle, and insert the key into the lock. Turn the lock to the right, or to the unlock position. Hold this position and count for 25 to 40 seconds. Doing this will bypass the anti-theft system.
How do I turn off Ford anti-theft system?
Locate the override button on the alarm box, beneath the driver’s side of the dashboard. Press the button and hold it in until the alarm beeps one time. The LED light for the alarm should stop blinking, indicating the antitheft system is disabled.
What does it mean when the theft light is blinking?
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.
Why is my anti theft light blinking?
If nothing happens or the engine starts and dies, the security light will be flashing. Leave the key in the On position and wait ten minutes. The flashing light should go off or illuminate without flashing. When it does, turn the ignition off, wait twenty seconds, and then try to start the engine.
How do you reset the anti theft system on a 2000 Ford Explorer?
1 Answer. Roll down a window, manually lock all the doors from the inside except the drivers door, make sure all the doors are closed and use the key and lock the drivers door, wait at least 30 seconds, then use the key and unlock the drivers door, this should deactivate the anti-theft system.
How do you reset the anti theft system on a 1999 Ford Explorer?
Push the 7/8 9/0 at the same time, you should hear all the doors lock, wait at least 30 seconds, then enter your unlock code on to the pad, that should unlock the drivers door and deactivate the alarm system.
Why is my anti-theft light blinking?