Car Alarms: theft light on 2001 ford taurus on dashboard, ford taurus, remote starters

Question
my car shut down,  It would not start, the starter was repaired, however the car's theft light flashes and the car feel like it is about to shut down.  diagnostics tests determine that there is nothing wrong with the car.  can the theft system built in the 2001 ford taurus cause the car to shut down while driving?  if yes what can i do aabout it, i had the car for 3 years and never had any problems.  I do not have an alarm key for car.


Answer
Troublesome system, and not an uncommon issue
by a long shot.

Unfortunately you are correct,
this vehicle's PATS key based engine disabling system,
and it is about to stop
recognizing the chip in your key.

Now, my expertise is in disabling
the PATS for remote start applications,
but if it's me, on this car, I would suggest
the IM04 bypass kit to get around the
issue for good.

This Bypass Module is designed to momentarilly
allow the engine to remote start by sending a proper
coded pulse to open the fuel rail passlock injector
cut off circuit.

The output from an alarm/remote starter
would then shut down the pulse, once it has detected
the engine has engaged, and preserve the integrity
of the PATS system.

That is it's designed purpose.

However, in your case, this input wire on
the IM04 bypass kit, instead of going to a
momentary ground pulse from an
alarm/remote starter, would go to a
constant chassis ground, through
the bypass module, grounding out the PATS.
The PATS would always be bypassed as long
as that wire is chassis grounded.
IMPORTANT! You MUST have the original programmed
keys to program the bypass module!
Then any store bought key will work.

I can not speak about a damaged PATS system,
like if a thief has destroyed it, because I do not
get into this part of FORD'S security application.
But as a happy coincidence to installing
after market remote starters, this does work on bypassing
trnasponder in most all FORD vehicles we've run into,
including your year FORD vehicle as well.

Also, this is a self learning, resistor sensing
and adjusting module. Once the PATS wires have been tapped,
you would press the program button to learn,
and it does. The car should then allow start
with any hardware store key.

I can't guaranty it would work here,
but for 70.00 might be the best shot you have
before the "totalled" diagnosis can be verified.

I'm confident it will work on this one
as well.

Regards,

Robert Martin-ALARMTEK/CEO
Master Technician
Mobile Security Electronics
www.BYPASSMODULES.com