The theft light is flashing, and I hear a clicking noise. It won't start.

[kmatt1]

2002 explorer, 4 door, 4x2. I was washing the car today and all of a suddedn i heard the clicking like the hazzards are on. except is the the theft light flashing, I tried to start the car, the key would not do anything. I took off the neg. battery cable for more than 1/2 hr. placed it back on and still nothing. right when i connect the battery the clicking and theft flashing begins again. any suggestions.

 

[BrooklynBay]

Welcome to this forum! I've moved your thread into the stock 2002-2005 section. Water probably got into a relay or a connector. Try to start it when it dries off.

 

[fusseli]

Haha sounds like dead battery season -- err I mean summer! -- is here.

When your battery is toast the instrument cluster and anti-theft system will act really loopy, I know from experience. Your starter is what you hear clicking because it isn't getting enough juice to turn the engine over. Try a good full charge and if that doesn't help then get a new battery.

 

[adenstedt]

I've had this happen too. All i did was hit the unlock with the keyless FOB and then it started next try.

I dont know why it does it but Ford said it just happens sometimes

 

[therover1991]

As fusseli said, probably the battery. Same thing happened to mine last summer, and the year before it was the alternator.