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What is this ? Smart Lock Port ??

Rit

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1998 Explorer Eddie Bauer
Hi all ..
New to your group.
I have done a lot of reading, here, already.
Tons of info. Thanks already

Just got a '98 Explorer Eddie Bauer 5.0 awd in nice shape. For cruiser.

My first dumb question. Searching for this is how I found this group.
I must be using incorrect terms.....

On the lower dash.. below steering column .. to right of obd port .. is another port (smaller than the obd port) .. which has a card/key plugged into the port.
The card/key thingie is labeled "Smart Lock" and has a red led lit, on it while inserted. Light goes out when card/key is pulled from port. I have only taken it out with engine off .. key out.

What is this ? Have not found mention of it anywhere. Am I being blind ?
Thanks for any insite.
Rit
 






it's an ignition kill , if the card is out the motor will not start,,
 






thank you very much :)
Rit
 






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