Anybody have any idea about the pats system

[Chrisbounds]

Ok my 04 explorer xlt would not start or turn over. The theft light was rapidly flashing but after a minute with the key in run position it goes oit but still nothinv . All the dash lights work when i turn it on but when i tru to crank it the light starts rapid flashing and no click or anything .i took out two pats fuses but still nothing i just got a new battery yesterday and it does the same thing. C an anybody help me i've been stranded for weeks.

 

[Rick Rock]

Old trick that sometimes works- lock the doors with the lock button on the door, close all doors completely, unlock it with the key and try it.

Have you looked around the column on the inside to see if there's an aftermarket alarm installed?

 

[fordysenior]

See if this helps -- http://www.explorerforum.com/forums...rything-you-wanted-to-know-about-pats.234975/

 

[TechGuru]

Reprogram from scratch with ForScan.

 

[cj1972]

Ok my 04 explorer xlt would not start or turn over. The theft light was rapidly flashing but after a minute with the key in run position it goes oit but still nothinv . All the dash lights work when i turn it on but when i tru to crank it the light starts rapid flashing and no click or anything .i took out two pats fuses but still nothing i just got a new battery yesterday and it does the same thing. C an anybody help me i've been stranded for weeks.

I would hate to give you bad info but I had a similar situation with my 02 F150. The theft light flashed rapidly and the digital odometer showed all dashes instead of numbers. The difference was that mine would turn the engine but not start. It was the relay to the computer was going bad. It cut out on me once while driving and once while in a drive thru line. I changed out the relay after the third time and it has been fine over a year now. Good luck.