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2000 ford windstar anti theft light flashing vehicle won't start

I have a 2000 ford windstar anti-theft light flashing fast engine will not start

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  • chackett14 Mar 14, 2009

    I tried to start it this morning, the key goes ion and turns, but nothing happens (won't start). The "theft" light flashes. AAA guy said that wither the anti theft is locked out and needs to be reset or the chip in the key isn't being recognized, chip may be bad..

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This means that your key is not being recogonized.Ethier the chip in the key is bad or the patts transciever at the lock cylinder. Do you have a spare key? If not you will have to get 2 new keyss cut and programmed.

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