1998 Explorer won't start after winter storage

[Nyyxie]

I left my explorer sit over winter and now with a new battery it won't start. The battery was removed and it was totally winterized. The engine turns over so I tried quick start to see if there is spark but nothing. One thing I noticed was that the theft light comes on when trying to start it. I tried both keys, keyless entry works. Any ideas out there? I checked the fuel shut off switch and it's ok.

 

[1992fordgreen]

PATS is not allowing your vehicle to start. You must disable it first. Somebody else that has done this before chime in.

 

[pcam13]

Theft light blinking? That is PATS kicking in. If its solid that is fine.

If it is just solid, hook up a scanner and check your RPM PID while cranking - That will check your CPS for you. No cps, no spark. Check to ensure the Ignition coil connections are corrosion free.

---- You can't actually disable PATS without reprogramming the ECM as far as I know.

 

[Turdle]

Try this

http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?p=2352806