Intermittent 1260 code...

[fz1rider]

'98 XLT with intermittent starting problem. Sometimes it works fine, others it just won't start.

I know the code is for the anti-theft system, but is there any way around it? Can something be bypassed or eliminated to get me going again?

[shorod]

What is the code prefix (P, B, etc.)?

-Rod

[shorod]

Assuming this is a P1260, the factory service manual says to repair all PATS diagnostic codes prior to troubleshooting this code.

To access the PATS codes, you will need to find a high-end scan tool that can access the PATS system.

-Rod

[fz1rider]

Yes, it is a "P" code.

Thanks for the info shorod.