Easy fix to blinking Theft light

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  • Опубліковано 14 жов 2024
  • If your Mustang suffers from a sporadic, blinking Theft light that prevents the car from starting, this video may help.
    The PATS transceiver is a small plastic module that mounts below and around the lock cylinder housing. Its sole purpose is to read the key (transponder) code and send it down to the PCM for authentication. Its only about $30 and very well may be the reason the PATS system won't start your car.
    Good luck!

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  • @autumnkeener7209
    @autumnkeener7209 2 роки тому +4

    Just got a 1997 mustang and couldn’t figure out what it was that was stopping it from starting !! So happy that was what it was and ur little filming man was great to. Thank you

  • @RBJ_RebelEmbracer
    @RBJ_RebelEmbracer 4 роки тому +22

    Hey man. I just want you to know that I went to a pick a part and brought a transceiver for $7.28 and my car works like a charm now. That's for giving me this information

  • @شرقااااوي-ض5ب
    @شرقااااوي-ض5ب 9 місяців тому

    I would like to thank the owner of the video very much, because this problem occurred in my Mustang 99 car, and because of this video, the problem was fixed without loss ❤️

  • @wkornf
    @wkornf Рік тому +6

    going to buy this part now! thanks so much. i have the exact same problem. Worked intermittently and i had to get the car towed, and of course the car started right up soon as i got home.

    • @YungSanch0
      @YungSanch0 4 місяці тому

      did u have to program the key or new transceiver

  • @chrisfitzgerald1354
    @chrisfitzgerald1354 3 роки тому +27

    my god dude after 3 days of watching videos and not getting the s*** done and sitting on a car that basically was just a piece of metal at that point I clicked on your video didn't even have to make it all the way through you said exactly what I needed to hear I tried it out dude in my car started right up your awesome bro thank you

    • @tylerfloyd7130
      @tylerfloyd7130 2 роки тому +1

      Was your car not cranking at all or did it crank just trying to see if I have the same problem been without a vehicle for 4 days now

    • @velocity6362
      @velocity6362 Рік тому +1

      @@tylerfloyd7130 did u fix it? My theft light is popping up and it won’t allow me to seem my speed or rpm’s and my radio keeps resetting as I drive

    • @damien3781
      @damien3781 Рік тому

      Sounds more like your PCM is faulting

    • @sagemodemason972
      @sagemodemason972 Рік тому

      You gave me hope an also this guy that made the video. Thanks hopefully this works

  • @KCunknwn
    @KCunknwn 2 роки тому +3

    I appreciate this video I have a 02 3.8 and like u I’ve been frustrated for months changing everything and was getting ready to change a key but now I’ll try this first

  • @abelicious4236
    @abelicious4236 3 роки тому +4

    This worked for me on my 2000 Ford Mustang v6. Bought it at a junkyard for 15 bucks. I really appreciate the video.

  • @kawh8719
    @kawh8719 4 роки тому +5

    I have the same issue w/ my truck, my research suggests this is the fix. Thank you for the video!

  • @Rtb323
    @Rtb323 Рік тому +2

    Have a quetion? Do you have to take it to a ford dealer to get it reprogrammed to match your PATS inside the key tho ? Or is it just based off the model of the viechle ? I tought anything having to do with replacing PATS in general would require a trip to the ford dealer so it can match the rest of the Anti Theft system and reprogramming it ? I could be wrong tho.

  • @jimkauderer9902
    @jimkauderer9902 8 місяців тому +1

    Great Video. Do you know the part number for the tranceiver?

  • @kevintran8778
    @kevintran8778 Рік тому +5

    Do you have to program the new transceiver?

  • @franknity5982
    @franknity5982 2 роки тому +5

    Do I have to get the key programmed to the transceiver

  • @cedesfacey7378
    @cedesfacey7378 Рік тому +7

    You know if you stick key in roll window down half way leave key in for ten mins. Come back the theft light will be off and you will be able to start it and by doing that you reset the system! Won't have to take apart anything or all the extra stuff

    • @jimkauderer9902
      @jimkauderer9902 8 місяців тому

      That used to work for me, but it is not solving the issue any longer.

    • @luhkasino9
      @luhkasino9 6 місяців тому

      Wat if the windows dont let down and the theft light on??, is the problem bigger than just leaving the key on??

  • @kotadj
    @kotadj 4 роки тому +5

    Would this cause the vehicle battery to die every other day? My truck has the same light and my battery dies like once a week.

  • @tristenoberlender9685
    @tristenoberlender9685 4 роки тому +10

    Did you have to program the new transceiver to the new key?

  • @benw7152
    @benw7152 Рік тому +1

    Hey to add to diagnosing which component is giving issues to the PATS. When you turn the key on the theft light will fast flash for around 40 seconds. Then it will flash a 2 digit code to you. Currently researching a code 12 on an expedition

  • @ajatencio3856
    @ajatencio3856 2 роки тому +6

    Do you have to program the key?

  • @hermanrogers1325
    @hermanrogers1325 2 роки тому +2

    Yep that’s right thanks for the information the dealership will charge 2 grand for this I have a 04 Mustang GT automatic dark shadow gray my theft light is flashing a little faster and over night and in the morning it is on with no flashing so far my car still crank good with no problems so I think I will just go to google and buy one and have it ready just in case I know sooner it’s going to happen thanks

  • @wramsey2656
    @wramsey2656 3 роки тому +3

    Ryan did your PATs transceiver fail due to a dead battery and attempted recharge or jump? My 04 Mach 1 battery died due to sitting in garage. I recharged the battery and now the Theft light is on and it wont fire at all.

    • @brittanyblancett6503
      @brittanyblancett6503 3 роки тому

      My 2004 GT is currently doing this..

    • @wramsey2656
      @wramsey2656 3 роки тому +1

      @@brittanyblancett6503 my mechanic took a rubber mallet and wacked the gas tank several times to vibrate the pump in the gas tank. He said they run into this frequently when a car has been sitting for a while. So being an engineer i thought this makes since since the electric motor connection to the pump is mechanical there is a chance he is correct. I could not hear the pump start when my wife turned the keys so after the mallet wacking, the pump started and sent gas to the engine and it started. Good luck.

  • @gunna9289
    @gunna9289 2 роки тому +2

    does this works even if the car won't crank?

  • @angeliverson3884
    @angeliverson3884 4 роки тому +5

    So would there be anyway for it to work if you just removed the security sensor

  • @maximus2944
    @maximus2944 Рік тому

    If im not wrong I believe your holding a skim module but you call it a transceiver right ?

  • @alrich3330
    @alrich3330 5 років тому +4

    Thanks! This fixed my problem!

  • @JamesDoylesGarage
    @JamesDoylesGarage 5 років тому +10

    Hi, I just wanted to confirm that you can use the old key on the new module from eBay right?

    • @rpreeves
      @rpreeves  5 років тому +7

      Yes, the PATS transceiver works with any key.

    • @scotbunnell1661
      @scotbunnell1661 3 роки тому

      @@rpreeves how would u set it to it or does it just like connect??

  • @smartdummy5751
    @smartdummy5751 2 роки тому +1

    I have a Mazda b3000 2003 and the 'anti theft' has been blinking on the accessory dash since I got the truck. The truck still runs.
    The anti theft light stays on blinking whether truck is on or off.
    Could it be a faulty transponder causing the transceiver to send the wrong info to the Anti-Theft module ->PCM?
    For example the key hit the ground or got handled too much.

    • @KosherFinance
      @KosherFinance Рік тому +1

      Just give it back to the owner😂

    • @smartdummy5751
      @smartdummy5751 Рік тому

      @@KosherFinance it turns out that a blinking auto theft light is actually normal. It means that the anti theft system is active. It's only bad when it's blinking sporadically and causes electrical problems like your car not starting.

  • @yvettemendoza7972
    @yvettemendoza7972 Рік тому

    Hello I viewed your video and it the same problem I’m having with my 2004 40th anniversary mustang . Does it make a difference on transceiver the look the same one is 3R3T and another is wYIT?

    • @matthewwallace2981
      @matthewwallace2981 9 місяців тому

      I have the same question did you ever figure out which part number to get having the same issue with my 03 Mustang GT

  • @internationalintellectcrow2865
    @internationalintellectcrow2865 4 роки тому +3

    RYAN REEVES (thanks for the Vid) But I have a question... WOULD IT HAVE BEEN EASIER for YOU TO DISABLE the ENTIRE ALARM SYSTEM ALTOGETHER?

    • @VitiatedsHOWTO
      @VitiatedsHOWTO 4 роки тому

      How do you do that my Lincoln won’t start

  • @313esteban07
    @313esteban07 3 роки тому +2

    I have an issue where my theft light stays on "not blinking."

  • @ontwoenjoy7935
    @ontwoenjoy7935 2 місяці тому

    Thank you friend.

  • @sherryann744
    @sherryann744 4 роки тому

    Thank you the information is Very Useful, , Great Job

  • @wheelerbeast1570
    @wheelerbeast1570 3 роки тому +1

    Did you have to get the key reprogrammed

  • @internationalintellectcrow2865
    @internationalintellectcrow2865 4 роки тому +2

    RYAN REEVES ALSO, WHEN YOU BY A TRANCIEVER, SHOULD KEYS COME WITH IT? OR THE KEYS THAT YOU HAVE SHOULD BE FINE?

    • @scotbunnell1661
      @scotbunnell1661 3 роки тому

      I think u can set the key to it but im not for sure

  • @dylonterronez9060
    @dylonterronez9060 4 роки тому +1

    I have a 98 gt mustang and my PATS system kicked on while I was driving on the highway. I didn’t know it was the PATS system at first so I put a brand new fuel pump assembly, alternator, battery, fuel filter, spark plugs, and wires and obviously non of that was it it was my PATS system the whole time. I got a new transceiver in it and it’s still not starting. My theft light doesn’t even blink how yours does it just pops up when I put the key in the ignition then goes away. I don’t know what to do at this point I’ve watched a lot of videos and heard a lot of different stuff but nothing works still. It’s at my gf’s sister’s husband shop he works at mal Hamilton Ford. He the supervisor of the quick lane and they couldn’t get it to work or turn it on. It’s going to the main shop and there gonna try to get it started. If they can’t is there anyway I can bypass the PATS system or something I really don’t wanna scarp my mustang.

    • @xavierdelgado1023
      @xavierdelgado1023 4 роки тому +1

      Wow...was it your pcm or key ?

    • @xavierdelgado1023
      @xavierdelgado1023 4 роки тому +1

      Ground wire

    • @ufartface
      @ufartface 4 роки тому +1

      just bypass that whole crap with a hidden kill switch and a toggle ignition switch

    • @dylonterronez9060
      @dylonterronez9060 4 роки тому +3

      So turns out my whole computer went out so I had to replace the PCM and ECM also had to put a new Ignition key reader in cost me like $1000 but now it runs and everything is fine. Only down side is I gotta take it back in the shop to probably get a new PCM again because I think the one I got now witch is only like 4 months old is going out.

    • @anthonymicheal1018
      @anthonymicheal1018 4 роки тому

      Having same prob did everything you did so it maybe computers and transceiver?

  • @rickwise4501
    @rickwise4501 3 місяці тому

    How did they same key get authenticated

  • @matthewcruz6932
    @matthewcruz6932 5 років тому +18

    Any slower!

    • @josephdiminuco409
      @josephdiminuco409 4 роки тому +1

      Exactly. I wanted to blow my brains out.

    • @Smurfyb73
      @Smurfyb73 3 роки тому +2

      Y'all are rude it helps very much that he explains step by step!

  • @kevinnesmith3351
    @kevinnesmith3351 5 років тому +2

    I think that is what's wrong with my car cause the light does blink's fast an I went out to get fuel pump an driver module. An still no start

  • @jasonflint3971
    @jasonflint3971 4 роки тому +1

    Great help. Thank you!

  • @SithRattus
    @SithRattus 2 роки тому

    Will this method work on a 2000 cougar

  • @HellinBack
    @HellinBack 5 років тому

    or u can pull the starter relay , take a jumper wire to it that will by pass it also. atleast it is on mine at the moment., also is this a easy, fairly cheap fix? if not may sell the car.

    • @rpreeves
      @rpreeves  5 років тому

      Its a very easy, pretty cheap fix. The part was less than $100

    • @ufartface
      @ufartface 4 роки тому +1

      @@rpreeves $100 is not cheap

    • @brianhartman3186
      @brianhartman3186 2 роки тому

      @@ufartface , he meant relative to going a different route and being wrong. Or it being a fried PCM. In that context $100 is dirt cheap!

    • @8iggy094
      @8iggy094 2 роки тому

      How you do that

    • @lisavance2422
      @lisavance2422 Рік тому

      Mine turns over like that but the fuel pump won't start on to crank over

  • @raulmarquez8211
    @raulmarquez8211 3 роки тому +1

    I got the same problem w my 2001 gt 4.6...i will try this

    • @gsc2866
      @gsc2866 3 роки тому

      @ADEN SANDLIN just get a new key

  • @MrKLahi
    @MrKLahi 3 роки тому

    Good video. My cousins 2012 ford fusion is doing that. Wanting to crank. Will look into the transceiver. Thanks

    • @naomifuentes3517
      @naomifuentes3517 3 роки тому +1

      I had same problem but I was referred to *cyber_kor* on Instagram who got mine fixed for me. You should try him today. He is also on WhatsApp +1 347 830 3644

    • @NicholasWilliams-xl6rb
      @NicholasWilliams-xl6rb Рік тому

      @mrklahi any luck

  • @captaindenutrias8931
    @captaindenutrias8931 Рік тому

    can u disable the pats ani theft? how

  • @jayfarrell2959
    @jayfarrell2959 2 роки тому

    But how do u program the key

  • @rubenvarela4077
    @rubenvarela4077 5 років тому +3

    No reprogramming require

  • @JuanRodriguez-jl7xm
    @JuanRodriguez-jl7xm 3 роки тому

    What if the chip is the problem?

  • @HellinBack
    @HellinBack 5 років тому

    mine doesn't even crank over with the key fully on , the theft light doesn't flash but i feel it's either a relay issue or this.

  • @williamcooper209
    @williamcooper209 5 років тому

    When your door is open does the theft light flash and then go out when you close the door

  • @douggreer9680
    @douggreer9680 3 роки тому

    Tried this and it still has light blinking and no start any ideas for me

    • @jessicabugbee1114
      @jessicabugbee1114 3 роки тому +1

      Check the PCM relay. It’s located under the hood in the box on drivers side. We picked one up for our f150 for about $5 from Ford. You can pull the relay and watch how the theft light blinks to know what code it’s throwing. If the relay is bad it’s a quick cheap and easy fix

    • @alexgg7499
      @alexgg7499 2 роки тому

      Did your mileage was just dots or number his show numbers mine is just blank lines

  • @davidbrewer7189
    @davidbrewer7189 4 роки тому +1

    Called a halo pats sensor
    they thought this was issue on mine too but didnt fix it

  • @Michael-gh1tj
    @Michael-gh1tj 5 років тому +2

    Mine doesn't crank but the theft light is blinking?

    • @Michael-gh1tj
      @Michael-gh1tj 5 років тому +2

      @Carson Stonebraker I figured it out the connections to the battery and to the starter were corroded and needed to be cleaned and tightened

    • @m.pm.p6808
      @m.pm.p6808 5 років тому

      @@Michael-gh1tj what issue was yours having? Mine cranks really hard but never turns on due to the theft light remaining on at all times blink after blink.

    • @Michael-gh1tj
      @Michael-gh1tj 5 років тому

      @Carson Stonebraker if it's not the original key and has a theft light blinking the car thinks it's being stolen and wont start. Go to the dealer and get a key

    • @Michael-gh1tj
      @Michael-gh1tj 5 років тому

      @@m.pm.p6808 its probably because of the key. I had fo go get a new one from the dealership and they pulled the vin made a key with a chip and I stuck it in the ignition and she fired right up

    • @darinjay8923
      @darinjay8923 5 років тому

      The same problem with my ford 500 sel 07

  • @DannyChauProductions
    @DannyChauProductions 3 роки тому

    A king

  • @georgegathungu8044
    @georgegathungu8044 2 роки тому

    Kool thanks guy

  • @manueljohn1458
    @manueljohn1458 3 роки тому

    Cool vid.👍

  • @vicsvillage5186
    @vicsvillage5186 5 років тому +1

    What is the name of the part?

    • @rpreeves
      @rpreeves  5 років тому

      PATS transceiver

  • @EKonMaster
    @EKonMaster 5 років тому +1

    Thank you!

  • @Daniel-xx9bw
    @Daniel-xx9bw Рік тому

    I LOST THE KEY. HOW DO I START MY CAR

  • @BcottStudios
    @BcottStudios 5 років тому

    fuck yeah

  • @Daniel-xx9bw
    @Daniel-xx9bw Рік тому +1

    Never seen so much unless info I'm my fucking life

    • @rpreeves
      @rpreeves  Рік тому +3

      Sorry you found my video "unless". Glad it helped dozens of other commenters...

    • @Daniel-xx9bw
      @Daniel-xx9bw Рік тому

      @@rpreeves sorry. Just really aggravated now. Been in my driveway all month

    • @Daniel-xx9bw
      @Daniel-xx9bw Рік тому

      @@rpreeves just need to start it.

    • @rpreeves
      @rpreeves  Рік тому

      @@Daniel-xx9bw No worries; did you try replacing the transceiver?

    • @Daniel-xx9bw
      @Daniel-xx9bw Рік тому

      @@rpreeves no. I'm way out from town. Would just like to know if they is any way to bypass the anti theft system and start the car.

  • @jesickarodriguez
    @jesickarodriguez 7 місяців тому

    This video is hard to sit through the narrator is to slow pauses to much makes me loose track of what he's trying to to say

  • @makinieast4439
    @makinieast4439 2 роки тому

    We need a new camera person. I going off just your voice

  • @joepetrick3657
    @joepetrick3657 5 років тому +7

    Really, Are you drunk?

  • @Boomer03171981
    @Boomer03171981 4 роки тому +3

    Remember kids, don't do drugs or drink when making these videos lol!!!

    • @Smurfyb73
      @Smurfyb73 3 роки тому

      You are a very rude man!

    • @rpreeves
      @rpreeves  Рік тому +1

      I do neither, thanks.

  • @YXLMeech
    @YXLMeech 2 роки тому +1

    Dont do drugs

  • @jussreggie4842
    @jussreggie4842 5 років тому

    His wife making him do this lol

  • @paralyzer6500
    @paralyzer6500 3 роки тому +1

    this would cut the video in 1/2 if he didnt st-t-t-tuter so much.

  • @ArthurBrinkman-c5z
    @ArthurBrinkman-c5z 4 роки тому +2

    Umm uaa huuu uumm way to many umm uaaa ummmm!

    • @Smurfyb73
      @Smurfyb73 3 роки тому +2

      Rude

    • @BumpNrun69
      @BumpNrun69 3 роки тому

      Oh my god, I thought the same EXACT thing within the first minute. Thinking to myself (now I know why this is going to take 9 minutes to solve) 🤣😂

    • @rpreeves
      @rpreeves  Рік тому

      @@BumpNrun69 Set to 1.25 speed if needed. Simple fix.

  • @davidkamensky2780
    @davidkamensky2780 Рік тому

    How about you talk slower. I can't get it all in that quickly😐

  • @Chrisinpa
    @Chrisinpa 27 днів тому

    The crappy pats system keeps you from stealing your own car. And if it goes bad it will do it at 1 oclock in the morning in the worst part of town!

  • @dpurcell9042
    @dpurcell9042 3 місяці тому

    AH, Ah, Uh, Uh, Uh DUH!!! SPEAK MUCH ????

  • @italktoplanetsbaby
    @italktoplanetsbaby Рік тому +1

    I gave up on my mustang and bashed it to death with a sledge hammer. It was a shitty car, not worth much, but it was all I had. Nothing ever goes right anymore. Time to pack it in. Goodbye.

  • @mikeg3335
    @mikeg3335 Рік тому +1

    Dude um uh I think um you should try not um and uh so much it'll stop you from talking slow

  • @charlottegriffeth3082
    @charlottegriffeth3082 4 роки тому

    Thank you!