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Briana Barbee Posted on Jan 14, 2014

Flashing lights on security system for 1993 ford escort wagon

The lights flash, the "anti-theft" system is engaged (didn't realize the car had one). I've tried disconnecting the battery for 10 seconds or more to reset the computer, and it starts up again. It doesn't matter which door gets opened, the 'alarm' goes off. Any idea what's going on and how to fix it?

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Usualy there is a switch on the driver and passener side, try disarming by unlocking drivers door with the key to disarm the factory alarm, or the passenger door. this should turn off the alarm if it is not aftermarket. the factory alarm will arm any time the door is locked by key or power door lock. good luck

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jun 03, 2008

SOURCE: anti-theft won't deactivate

does the luck and won't start come at same time?
actually there is not way to get rid of the antitheft but if you have two keys for htis car try using only one key some time copies just disprogram the system and if you can't do anything i will recomend you to call a mobile locksmith guy they have the machine to reprogram your key and it is so much shiper than towing it to dealer and pay their crazy prices

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  • Posted on Jul 10, 2008

SOURCE: 2005 ford taurus. Remote entry wont work theft light keeps blinking when key is engaged

HI, I'm reading your problem,
Let me explain something about your car.

2005 Ford Taurus, The key on that car has Chip inside of the key and receiver on the ignition switch,
Check if the key you are trying to use is Black and has a plastic head.
If not you need a key with that characteristics.
But if you have the right key, Remenber if you had drop on the floor, or hit with something,
Because some times they come damaged, with insignificat thins.
Remenber if you left the key close to a magnets like speakers.

If nothing aply at your case, you need to call a place Aloha Smith, they have the computer to program or reprogarm your key. IF not you can't start your car.

OK.. I hope this information work for you.

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Nov 12, 2008

SOURCE: anti theft device for 97 ford expedition

try locking and unlocking the drivers side door with the key

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Feb 16, 2009

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

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.

junmag

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  • Posted on Jun 02, 2009

SOURCE: anti theft device for 1997 ford expedition

try using a spare key first

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