98 explorer will not start

[rhandwor]

Try a spare key and check if it starts. http://www.ntxtools.com/ sells testers and key coders otherwise a trip to a dealer is in order. Some locksmiths do some key coding. You will need wiring diagrams and a manual.

[shorod]

Originally Posted by johnnyjoe

hi, i checked all the fuses and found all good. you said if the theft light is blinking thats my problem? how do i get it out? it is blinking.

If you have a second programmed key, try it and see if it works.

If you don't have a second programmed key, you should consider getting your current key reprogrammed and two new keys made. I believe with your model year you can program additional keys as long as you have two working programmed keys. If you have an owner's manual, it should say in there if you can program using two currently working programmed keys.

-Rod

[johnnyjoe]

hi the thieft light is blinking will this shut down the injectors? all the fuses are good. how would i get the theift light to go out? please help asap. thank you johnnyjoe.

[shorod]

I suppose I should ask a little bit more detailed question. Does the Theft indicator blink WHILE the key is in the Start and/or Run positions? It should blink when the key is in the Off position.

If the indicator is blinking when the ignition is in the Start and/or Run positions, you'll need to try either another programmed key, find a locksmith that does house calls and has the equipment to program the PATS/Securilock system, or have it towed to your dealer.

Yes, often the Ford PATS/Securilock system will shut down the injectors rather than disable the starter motor like some other anti-theft systems.

-Rod

[Tugger]

anyone consider the fuel shut off / inertia switch ?

[rhandwor]

http://www.bulldogsecurity.com/MTweb/menu.asp
This site gives some information for keyless entry and remote start.

[shorod]

Originally Posted by Tugger

anyone consider the fuel shut off / inertia switch ?

See posts 39 and 40 in this thread.

-Rod

[johnnyjoe]

Originally Posted by johnnyjoe

hi, i checked all the fuses and found all good. you said if the theft light is blinking thats my problem? how do i get it out? it is blinking.

ok enough smiles the key was my problem. it shut off the injectors. thank you. all

[rhandwor]

I'm glad you found it buy a new spare before you have problems again.