ok guys.. my turn to contribute.... I just went through this same problem with my 2000 explorer... damn anti theft light blinking, not starting.... after spending $350 at the local dealer and not fixing the problem I got mine fixed... It was a simple electronic relay switch. under hood, drivers side.. relay # FOAB-14B192-AA about 1"square relay..
repair relay part # listed as: FOAZ-14N089-A about $20 for the relay...
works perfect now.... what a headache.... perfectly maintained, but wouldn't start because of a faulty relay switch... needless to say the original $350 was money thrown away for nothing...
repair sheet states: NO START. THEFT LIGHT BLINKS RUN SELF TEST. NO COMMUNICATION WITH PCM. TEST PCM POWER & GROUND CIRCUITS. NO VOLTAGE PRESENT AT PCM CONNECTOR. PCM POWER RELAY STICKING, CAUSING NO START CONCERN. REPLACE PCM POWER RELAY, RUN SELF TEST AND REPAIRED VERIFIED...
hope this helps someone else and eliminates a great deal of unnecessary headaches..
good luck... shwpony2010bc
Disconnect the battery for 10 minutes or so. The alarm got confused.
I have a 2000 ranger with a rapid flashing theft light, starter won't work, jumped starter relay to make starter operate, but still won't start because fuel system is also deactivated. Is there any place to find a wiring diagram of the PATS system. I have looked all over the net and have had no success. would like to bypass the whole system if possible but from what I have found that can't be done due to the ECM control of the starter, fuel pump and the injectors. guess the only option I have is to take it to the dealer which will require it to be towed about 15 miles. tried a number of ways to reset it but to no avail. anyone have a sure fire way that I can use to get the vehicle cranked so that I could drive the 15 miles rather than have the truck towed. Any suggestions will be appreciated.
I have a 97 explorer and i dont have a pats at all and all of a sudden the system wont arm. when i lock the truck usually the theft light for the 95-97 explorers would illuminate and then flashing showing the alarm is armed. now that light doesnt turn on let alone flash. when i lock the truck it doesnt engage the alarm.also i had replaced the RAP module from a 2000 explorer and the keyless entry part works great and it used to engage the alarm till yesterday i locked the truck and the light wasnt on anymore. think you could help me? side note(i cleaned the battery off that morning and charged it at my tire shop and soaked my cables in baking soda and water. for a couple hours)Every car I've tried to start with a PATS problem won't crank over. Nothing happens but a rapidly flashing theft light. If yours cranks over, I'm thinking something else is wrong.