03 Windstar no start (theft light)

[tempfixit]

03 WIndstar 165K, I am looking at the vehicle to purchase, will not start, I can get it for $600). The theft light is flashing. How can I reset theft system to get it started??? Can I unhook the battery cable to reset???

The battery was low of charge from sittting for last 2 weeks to a month and it has been cold.

It does show codes p0401, 0171, 0174, 0301, 0302pd, 0303.

thanks

[usstitanic]

Low voltage on battery usually trigger the theft light to turn on. A new battery will cure the theft light.

[tempfixit]

Originally Posted by usstitanic

Low voltage on battery usually trigger the theft light to turn on. A new battery will cure the theft light.

Have hooked up a slow charger for overnight and will see what happens.

Hopefully that willl cure the starting problem if not will try a different key and battery.

thanks

[tempfixit]

After the battery was charged all night the vehicle did start without any anti theft light blinking.

[usstitanic]

Great!
May be now is the time to do the P0171 & 0174 TSB. That may clear your misfire problem.

[tempfixit]

Originally Posted by usstitanic

Great!
May be now is the time to do the P0171 & 0174 TSB. That may clear your misfire problem.

Thanks, that is what I plan to do when it warms up or I can get it into a friends shop.

ANy thoughts on my other post??

thanks