Please help, why is this THEFT light blinking.

[keng]

ok guys, I need your help. I bought this 98 explore sprt for my wife six montsh ago. It is a awesome truck, but ever since we had it the Theft light blinks, but as soon as I start the car it turns off. What is going on how do I stop it or is this normal.

Also I tried to get a spare key, but they say the key has a chip in it so I have to get a spare from ford. Is this true.

 

[UtahX]

The light is normal. Not sure about the key, but it's probably true as well.

 

[aldive]

Your alarm system appears to be functioning normally.

You can get a PATS key from a quality locksmith, on E Bay ( http://search.ebay.com/ford-pats-key_W0QQsokeywordredirectZ1QQfromZR8 ) or from Ford.

Programing the key is shown at http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=68728&highlight=programming+pats+key

Good luck......

 

[jayhawkexplorer]

keng, if you don't want to buy it online, check out the local hardware stores. The True Value I worked at for 5 years carried all the Japanese/American PATS keys and could duplicate and program them in the store. They went for $24.99 programmed, which is a lot less then the $50+ many dealers charge.

 

[00XLS]

Yep your theft system is working as it should, the light blinking is another deterrant for theives. Def check out ebay and maybe even the hardware stores before going to a dealer.

 

[keng]

Hey, you guys are awesome, thanks for you help. That is what makes this such a great site, everyone willing to help out each other. I willl try true value and ebay for keys. take care guys. ken