thats the thing im asking, i have no idea what that switch is for, other then when i have the truck running, and i switch it, the idle goes up and down like a pulse every time the green light blinks
ford told me it didnt come with a factory alarm, other then the "theft" thing and keyless entry, but that wouldnt explain the honking and lights flashing, im thinking the back auto lock doesnt work, i'll have to look into replacing it eventualy
Thor: Don't know anything about the switch with the blinking green light.
However, I believe your vehicle does have a "factory" alarm system, because it sounds just it works just like mine. Here is what is suposed to happen:
- If you lock up with either the door lock button, the key or a remote, the Theft light will light up.
After 30 seconds, it will start to flash. At that point the system is armed.
- If you unlock with the key or a remote, the theft system will disarm and nothing happens.
- If you open a door, back window, hatch (and maybe hood)
without disarming, the system will flash the lights, sound the horn , and immobilize the vehicle (think it kills the starter or fuel pump).
This is what happened when your daughter opened the back window.
- Flashing lights and horn stop after 3 minutes; however, vehicle stays immobilized until system is disarmed.
- Turning the key in the lock or unlocking with a remote disarms the system.
You can verify this. Roll down drivers side window, then lock truck with the key. Wait until Theft light starts flashing, then reach in window and use inside handle to open door. Flashing/honking shoud ensue. Truck should not start. Use key in drivers lock to shut off.
Hope this helps. BTW, do you have a keypad on your door? If you do, 5 digit code to unlock is on the RAP module. You can lock vehicle by pressing 7/8 and 9/0 button simultaneously.