PATS problem. Is there a bypass proceedure?

[98tannerman]

Well, Here goes... 1998 Explorer...4.0 SOHC Truck just died while driving. Changes fuel pump, Camshaft pos. sensor, Coil pack, and crankshaft pos. sensor. Finally saw the THEFT light blinking.. Now... If I leave the key on "on" position.. for a little while..The "check engine" light comes on (sometimes) Now when that light comes on and the THEFT light goes off. The truck will start up fine. Is there some " module or something that can be changed?
I am just at wits end. Trying to figure this out.
New member here.. Hope someone may be able to shed some light.
Thank you.
Tanner

 

[budwich]

I don't believe your problem is pats related. IF you turn your key on ("forever"), your check engine light should stay on "forever"... it should never go out until a crank is attempted. Check your PCM relay with a meter... or use the "just throw some dollars at a part method" and "cross fingers" with a replacement.

 

[my98nnj]

or use the "just throw some dollars at a part method" and "cross fingers" with a replacement.

Seems he's already made that attempt!

 

[budwich]

ya BUT... I don't think he hasn't thrown enough yet...

 

[boominXplorer]

Sounds like you need to prime the fuel pump. Turn the key to on but do not start 5 times with 20 second intervals then try to start. If you think its a pats issue do you have another key to try?