My mountaineer has a blinking theft light my car wont start how do I fix it?

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It is a Mercury Mountaineer

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You have a PATS (passive anti-theft system) issue. The ONLY way to fix it is to tow it to your local Ford dealership where they have the proper scan tool to check for codes on the PATS system. Basically the fast flashing indicator means the PATS module is not recognizing the key you are using to attempt to start your vehicle.

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Have you tried disconnecting the battery for a few minutes to try and reset your computer codes and it may correct your anti-theft device and allow you to start the vehicle.

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Also, it could be something with your anti-theft coded ignition key and the computer is not picking up the proper code to allow the key to turn over your vehicle. Have you tried your second key you got with your vehicle to see if that is an issue?

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If that does not start I would probably take it to Ford and have them place it on a computer to determine the trouble code with the vehicle as to why it is not starting.

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My car has the same thing. You have to wait about 10-15 minutes then try to start it again. Take the key out first, and don't delay when you turn the key to start it again. Its a theft system in case you leave your keys in the car. Your owners manual should help you, if I didn't make sense.

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i own a repair shop,and try taking the battery cable off of it,,this will sometimes re-set it,,you can also use the key to lock the drivers side door with,and this will re-set it most of the time,,but you must exit the car,and then lock it with the key,not the power locks,,it has to have the key to recognize its the right key for the car,,id this don't work you,ll have to see a dealer,,good luck hope this help,s.

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