QuestionHi we have a 99 mercury cougar we are having problems starting it thought it was the starter but our mechanic says that its the factory alarm system he couldnt fix it.......So we called ford and they said that there was never an alarm on these cars. when we bought the car there was no remote with it but i know there is something on it because just at random if u lean on the car too hard it goes off. For some reason or another it wont start a t all now and its really frustrating and "FORD" wants too much to just look at it. also when u turn the key to start the car the light on the dashboard flashes like crazy. PLEASE HELP WE NEED OUR CAR!!!!!! We would be thankful for any help u can give
AnswerOk, you are right & the dealer is, well a
big fat liar, twice.
The 1999 Mercury Cougar does indeed have 2 OEM
security systems. 1 honks the horn, and flashes
the headlights, the other is called PATS.
The Ford's engine fuel rail cut off system,
(PASSIVE ANTI THEFT SYSTEM) & is OEM factory
standard equipment, so the dealer should stop what
he's doing immediately & get a job selling at
Ben & Jerry's!
Likely to be factory if it's the car's own horn honking
or, PATS if the engine starts, then dies immediately.
However, if it's a siren and flashing lights,
it's after market. (that would be 3 systems!)
Ok, here's what I know...
If your system is after market:
The Parking Lights Would Flash, A siren Is Going Off,
An LED Is Flashing As Well, and You May Have A Shock/Impact
sensor set Too High Too. Try The Following Procedure
To Disarm/Disable It.
To start with, you can identify which after market
system you have by using the FCC. ID.# found
on the back of each remote. Try a site
like www.keynfob.com or remotes4you.com
to track down the one you have in your hand.
Now let's put the system into overide mode.
As far as the valet/overide button, it's a hidden
device-switch, a little spring loaded micro button,
red or black possibly and is probably down under
the dash area, near your knee/leg. In some
remote start/alarm combos, the antenna on the window
glass will also have an override/valet button.
Older sytems will have a flip type toggle switch.
When you locate the button or switch,
turn on the ignition key, press and hold
in the button until the alarm chirps 1 time
(for toggle types, key on, flip switch in the
opposite direction, then key off)
This should over ride the system, and only the
keyless entry part, if installed, would still be
operating.
You would get a single chirp to confirm from the siren.
The LED (light emiting diode) light in the dash
should also go on solid. This is valet/overide/reset.
This should correct any issues like starter disable,
or anti-hijack. Your keyless entry, if installed,
will still be operable. The have it inspected for the
falsing issues you are experience at a local shop.
You would repeat the same steps to toggle
back into user mode.
That should do it for 90% of the after market alarms
out there.
If however, yours is a "FACTORY" or, OEM
(original Equipment Manufacturer) "alarm/security" system,
then the disabling procedure info for any given
specific vehicle is now deamed to be too sensitive to
publish here (as suggested by ALLEXPERTS administration.!).
So, to comply, as of March,22 08, this service is no longer
part of the volunteer information I can offer for free here at
ALLEXPERTS.com . Specific OEM/FACTORY alarm disarm/disabling
info is now available ONLY at the WIREWERX.
My installation wiring charts provide the proper wire colors,
polarities, and locations to install a keyless entry,
remote start or, car alarm system into any given vehicle,
or if just trying to disarm/disable your factory/OEM system,
there is a link there to get a tutourial on how to do it yourself
for only $3.99.
I hope you can appreciate the legal reasons behind not
providing this info any longer to just anyone who asks
for general consumption. By doing it this way, I'll
get a record of payment and a name/email address as
a stop gap to help prevent any unauthorized disabling of
your system or anyone elses, by a would be car thief!
Please go to the WIREWERX so I can get you the
info you require to fix your situation.
Good luck with this issue.
Robert Martin-ALARMTEK AUTO ALARM
The WIREWERX= www.WIRINGCHARTS.com
