HELP!!!!!!!

pinkpony_racing · 07-09-2007, 03:46 PM

OK here's the issue my VATS or PATS system will not let me start my car. The other night I was driving to the store, right up the street from my house it just stopped and I couldn't start it. Any idea's of how to bypass this or how to reboot the system. Or if I cant do that any idea's of when I can have it fixed.

Tks in advance for any help......ppr

thatdavidkid · 07-09-2007, 04:06 PM

ouch... that's gonna be tricky.. good luck..

2k4mk1 · 07-09-2007, 04:08 PM

Have you tried locking and unlocking again via remote?
I know mine (factory) has a valet button way up under the dash which you press and it will start.

Other wise try pulling the neg batt lead to reset the comp.

pinkpony_racing · 07-09-2007, 04:14 PM

I've done all except look for the button how far up the dash are we talking and what does it look like

2k4mk1 · 07-09-2007, 04:24 PM

Mine is kinda hidden deep under above the gas pedal its just a little black push button

96greengt · 07-09-2007, 04:29 PM

If yours is a 96, try to cycle the key about 10 times to 'relearn'.
Otherwise, you will need to get it towed and reprogrammed.
There is NO bypassing the circuit without extensive modifying and multiple resistors inline to do so. And it is called PATS.

pinkpony_racing · 07-09-2007, 07:18 PM

tks guys preciate

**bighoss88lx** · 07-09-2007, 09:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 96greengt

If yours is a 96, try to cycle the key about 10 times to 'relearn'.
Otherwise, you will need to get it towed and reprogrammed.
There is NO bypassing the circuit without extensive modifying and multiple resistors inline to do so. And it is called PATS.

Something in the PATS system went crappo, prolly the key. If you have a spare transponder key for that car try it. If not you can try banging your key on something hard and it may get you to a dealer. I have been seeing a lot of transponders going bad on the older Fords lately. LUK

96greengt · 07-09-2007, 09:47 PM

Or grab a BFH......

**bighoss88lx** · 07-09-2007, 10:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 96greengt

Or grab a BFH......

And call it names....

YZF Voltage · 07-09-2007, 10:52 PM

ouch wow that sucks. maybe punching a wall might help.

seco · 07-09-2007, 11:06 PM

o shit..... I still haven't bought a spare key...... damn slacker

thunderchicken · 07-10-2007, 12:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by seco

o shit..... I still haven't bought a spare key...... damn slacker

Really should consider it,just to be on the safe side.....

pinkpony_racing · 07-10-2007, 01:51 PM

^^^Yeah I would because now Im stuck and I hate having no car. I will try your suggestions though wonder if banging my head will do the trick.....

07-09-2007, 03:46 PM	#1
pinkpony_racing Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: san antonio Posts: 1,256 Trader Rating: (0)	HELP!!!!!!! OK here's the issue my VATS or PATS system will not let me start my car. The other night I was driving to the store, right up the street from my house it just stopped and I couldn't start it. Any idea's of how to bypass this or how to reboot the system. Or if I cant do that any idea's of when I can have it fixed. Tks in advance for any help......ppr

07-09-2007, 04:06 PM	#2
thatdavidkid looks mean, workin' on the fast Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Denton Posts: 3,878 Trader Rating: (1)	ouch... that's gonna be tricky.. good luck.. __________________ 1991 lx coupe t-5 swap, billit quadrant, upr firewall adjuster, steeda tri-ax, custom jb tool and fab one off subframe connectors, 8.8 w/posi and 4.10's with 5 lug axles, tubular upper control arms, southside lowers, and pbr twin piston front calipers with "snowflake" wheels

07-09-2007, 04:08 PM	#3
2k4mk1 DONT HATE ME CUZ YOU AINT ME!!!! Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: SanAntonio Posts: 6,364 Trader Rating: (2)	Have you tried locking and unlocking again via remote? I know mine (factory) has a valet button way up under the dash which you press and it will start. Other wise try pulling the neg batt lead to reset the comp. __________________ 04 Oxford White MACH1,5 SPD with IUP,K&NAircharger Borla Stingers,SLP Catted X pipe,Tri-ax,SCT Flashtune,Max Mtr Spt 4 bolt adj C/C plates, Drilled/Slotted rotors all 4 corners 281 rwhp on Mustang Dyno,306 rwhp on a Dynojet 94 Black Lightning Daily Driver&85GT FACH1 Project under construction

07-09-2007, 04:24 PM	#5
2k4mk1 DONT HATE ME CUZ YOU AINT ME!!!! Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: SanAntonio Posts: 6,364 Trader Rating: (2)	Mine is kinda hidden deep under above the gas pedal its just a little black push button __________________ 04 Oxford White MACH1,5 SPD with IUP,K&NAircharger Borla Stingers,SLP Catted X pipe,Tri-ax,SCT Flashtune,Max Mtr Spt 4 bolt adj C/C plates, Drilled/Slotted rotors all 4 corners 281 rwhp on Mustang Dyno,306 rwhp on a Dynojet 94 Black Lightning Daily Driver&85GT FACH1 Project under construction

07-09-2007, 04:29 PM	#6
96greengt LOL @ your mom Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: N.E. SA Posts: 8,637 Trader Rating: (21)	If yours is a 96, try to cycle the key about 10 times to 'relearn'. Otherwise, you will need to get it towed and reprogrammed. There is NO bypassing the circuit without extensive modifying and multiple resistors inline to do so. And it is called PATS. __________________ Built 00 Windsor engine, .20 over, 11.6:1cr, fully ported heads, Hardballer intake w/cooling mod, Scat rods, Probe pistons, Cobra crank, tri-metal Clevite race bearings, VT Stage 2 N/A cams, adjustable cam gears, Canton windage tray, MMR oil pump, Cobra pick up, 75MM Accufab t-body, Dragon plenum, JLT CAI, 24# injectors, Bassani mid lengths, mufflers & O/R X,255lph fuel pump, BBK FPR, Fidanza aluminum flywheel, AJE K-member, ARP hardware everywhere, X-Cal SCT custom tuned, 3.73's, Pro 5.0, polygraphite motor mounts, over 300+ RWHP & 320+ TQ

07-09-2007, 04:14 PM	#4
pinkpony_racing Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: san antonio Posts: 1,256 Trader Rating: (0)	I've done all except look for the button how far up the dash are we talking and what does it look like

07-09-2007, 07:18 PM	#7
pinkpony_racing Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: san antonio Posts: 1,256 Trader Rating: (0)	tks guys preciate

07-09-2007, 09:47 PM	#9
96greengt LOL @ your mom Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: N.E. SA Posts: 8,637 Trader Rating: (21)	Or grab a BFH...... __________________ Built 00 Windsor engine, .20 over, 11.6:1cr, fully ported heads, Hardballer intake w/cooling mod, Scat rods, Probe pistons, Cobra crank, tri-metal Clevite race bearings, VT Stage 2 N/A cams, adjustable cam gears, Canton windage tray, MMR oil pump, Cobra pick up, 75MM Accufab t-body, Dragon plenum, JLT CAI, 24# injectors, Bassani mid lengths, mufflers & O/R X,255lph fuel pump, BBK FPR, Fidanza aluminum flywheel, AJE K-member, ARP hardware everywhere, X-Cal SCT custom tuned, 3.73's, Pro 5.0, polygraphite motor mounts, over 300+ RWHP & 320+ TQ

07-09-2007, 11:06 PM	#12
seco Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 940 Trader Rating: (0)	o shit..... I still haven't bought a spare key...... damn slacker

07-10-2007, 01:51 PM	#14
pinkpony_racing Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: san antonio Posts: 1,256 Trader Rating: (0)	^^^Yeah I would because now Im stuck and I hate having no car. I will try your suggestions though wonder if banging my head will do the trick.....

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