Easy fix to blinking Theft light

If your Mustang suffers from a sporadic, blinking Theft light that prevents the car from starting, this video may help.
The PATS transceiver is a small plastic module that mounts below and around the lock cylinder housing. Its sole purpose is to read the key (transponder) code and send it down to the PCM for authentication. Its only about $30 and very well may be the reason the PATS system won't start your car.
Good luck!

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  • @autumnkeener7209
    @autumnkeener72092 жыл бұрын

    Just got a 1997 mustang and couldn’t figure out what it was that was stopping it from starting !! So happy that was what it was and ur little filming man was great to. Thank you

  • @RBJ_RebelEmbracer
    @RBJ_RebelEmbracer3 жыл бұрын

    Hey man. I just want you to know that I went to a pick a part and brought a transceiver for $7.28 and my car works like a charm now. That's for giving me this information

  • @user-vk3bd3lk3h
    @user-vk3bd3lk3h6 ай бұрын

    I would like to thank the owner of the video very much, because this problem occurred in my Mustang 99 car, and because of this video, the problem was fixed without loss ❤️

  • @wkornf
    @wkornf Жыл бұрын

    going to buy this part now! thanks so much. i have the exact same problem. Worked intermittently and i had to get the car towed, and of course the car started right up soon as i got home.

  • @YungSanch0

    @YungSanch0

    Ай бұрын

    did u have to program the key or new transceiver

  • @KCunknwn
    @KCunknwn2 жыл бұрын

    I appreciate this video I have a 02 3.8 and like u I’ve been frustrated for months changing everything and was getting ready to change a key but now I’ll try this first

  • @neonstatic7918

    @neonstatic7918

    Жыл бұрын

    Did it work ?

  • @kawh8719
    @kawh87194 жыл бұрын

    I have the same issue w/ my truck, my research suggests this is the fix. Thank you for the video!

  • @chrisfitzgerald1354
    @chrisfitzgerald13543 жыл бұрын

    my god dude after 3 days of watching videos and not getting the s*** done and sitting on a car that basically was just a piece of metal at that point I clicked on your video didn't even have to make it all the way through you said exactly what I needed to hear I tried it out dude in my car started right up your awesome bro thank you

  • @tylerfloyd7130

    @tylerfloyd7130

    Жыл бұрын

    Was your car not cranking at all or did it crank just trying to see if I have the same problem been without a vehicle for 4 days now

  • @velocity6362

    @velocity6362

    Жыл бұрын

    @@tylerfloyd7130 did u fix it? My theft light is popping up and it won’t allow me to seem my speed or rpm’s and my radio keeps resetting as I drive

  • @damien3781

    @damien3781

    Жыл бұрын

    Sounds more like your PCM is faulting

  • @sagemodemason972

    @sagemodemason972

    Жыл бұрын

    You gave me hope an also this guy that made the video. Thanks hopefully this works

  • @alrich3330
    @alrich33305 жыл бұрын

    Thanks! This fixed my problem!

  • @abelicious4236
    @abelicious42362 жыл бұрын

    This worked for me on my 2000 Ford Mustang v6. Bought it at a junkyard for 15 bucks. I really appreciate the video.

  • @ambitousresolve1179

    @ambitousresolve1179

    2 жыл бұрын

    😂

  • @abelicious4236

    @abelicious4236

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@ambitousresolve1179 whats so funny?

  • @sherryann744
    @sherryann7444 жыл бұрын

    Thank you the information is Very Useful, , Great Job

  • @benw7152
    @benw7152 Жыл бұрын

    Hey to add to diagnosing which component is giving issues to the PATS. When you turn the key on the theft light will fast flash for around 40 seconds. Then it will flash a 2 digit code to you. Currently researching a code 12 on an expedition

  • @franknity5982
    @franknity5982 Жыл бұрын

    Do I have to get the key programmed to the transceiver

  • @jasonflint3971
    @jasonflint39714 жыл бұрын

    Great help. Thank you!

  • @hermanrogers1325
    @hermanrogers13252 жыл бұрын

    Yep that’s right thanks for the information the dealership will charge 2 grand for this I have a 04 Mustang GT automatic dark shadow gray my theft light is flashing a little faster and over night and in the morning it is on with no flashing so far my car still crank good with no problems so I think I will just go to google and buy one and have it ready just in case I know sooner it’s going to happen thanks

  • @cedesfacey7378
    @cedesfacey7378 Жыл бұрын

    You know if you stick key in roll window down half way leave key in for ten mins. Come back the theft light will be off and you will be able to start it and by doing that you reset the system! Won't have to take apart anything or all the extra stuff

  • @jimkauderer9902

    @jimkauderer9902

    5 ай бұрын

    That used to work for me, but it is not solving the issue any longer.

  • @luhkasino9

    @luhkasino9

    2 ай бұрын

    Wat if the windows dont let down and the theft light on??, is the problem bigger than just leaving the key on??

  • @ajatencio3856
    @ajatencio38562 жыл бұрын

    Do you have to program the key?

  • @kotadj
    @kotadj4 жыл бұрын

    Would this cause the vehicle battery to die every other day? My truck has the same light and my battery dies like once a week.

  • @manueljohn1458
    @manueljohn14582 жыл бұрын

    Cool vid.👍

  • @EKonMaster
    @EKonMaster5 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @Rtb323
    @Rtb323 Жыл бұрын

    Have a quetion? Do you have to take it to a ford dealer to get it reprogrammed to match your PATS inside the key tho ? Or is it just based off the model of the viechle ? I tought anything having to do with replacing PATS in general would require a trip to the ford dealer so it can match the rest of the Anti Theft system and reprogramming it ? I could be wrong tho.

  • @gunna9289
    @gunna92892 жыл бұрын

    does this works even if the car won't crank?

  • @wheelerbeast1570
    @wheelerbeast15702 жыл бұрын

    Did you have to get the key reprogrammed

  • @jimkauderer9902
    @jimkauderer99025 ай бұрын

    Great Video. Do you know the part number for the tranceiver?

  • @DannyChauProductions
    @DannyChauProductions3 жыл бұрын

    A king

  • @kevintran8778
    @kevintran877810 ай бұрын

    Do you have to program the new transceiver?

  • @tristenoberlender9685
    @tristenoberlender96854 жыл бұрын

    Did you have to program the new transceiver to the new key?

  • @313esteban07
    @313esteban072 жыл бұрын

    I have an issue where my theft light stays on "not blinking."

  • @SithRattus
    @SithRattus2 жыл бұрын

    Will this method work on a 2000 cougar

  • @jayfarrell2959
    @jayfarrell29592 жыл бұрын

    But how do u program the key

  • @rickwise4501
    @rickwise45013 күн бұрын

    How did they same key get authenticated

  • @maximus2944
    @maximus294411 ай бұрын

    If im not wrong I believe your holding a skim module but you call it a transceiver right ?

  • @angeliverson3884
    @angeliverson38844 жыл бұрын

    So would there be anyway for it to work if you just removed the security sensor

  • @JuanRodriguez-jl7xm
    @JuanRodriguez-jl7xm3 жыл бұрын

    What if the chip is the problem?

  • @raulmarquez8211
    @raulmarquez82113 жыл бұрын

    I got the same problem w my 2001 gt 4.6...i will try this

  • @gsc2866

    @gsc2866

    3 жыл бұрын

    @ADEN SANDLIN just get a new key

  • @georgegathungu8044
    @georgegathungu8044 Жыл бұрын

    Kool thanks guy

  • @captaindenutrias8931
    @captaindenutrias8931 Жыл бұрын

    can u disable the pats ani theft? how

  • @rubenvarela4077
    @rubenvarela40774 жыл бұрын

    No reprogramming require

  • @kevinnesmith3351
    @kevinnesmith33515 жыл бұрын

    I think that is what's wrong with my car cause the light does blink's fast an I went out to get fuel pump an driver module. An still no start

  • @wramsey2656
    @wramsey26563 жыл бұрын

    Ryan did your PATs transceiver fail due to a dead battery and attempted recharge or jump? My 04 Mach 1 battery died due to sitting in garage. I recharged the battery and now the Theft light is on and it wont fire at all.

  • @brittanyblancett6503

    @brittanyblancett6503

    2 жыл бұрын

    My 2004 GT is currently doing this..

  • @wramsey2656

    @wramsey2656

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@brittanyblancett6503 my mechanic took a rubber mallet and wacked the gas tank several times to vibrate the pump in the gas tank. He said they run into this frequently when a car has been sitting for a while. So being an engineer i thought this makes since since the electric motor connection to the pump is mechanical there is a chance he is correct. I could not hear the pump start when my wife turned the keys so after the mallet wacking, the pump started and sent gas to the engine and it started. Good luck.

  • @smartdummy5751
    @smartdummy57512 жыл бұрын

    I have a Mazda b3000 2003 and the 'anti theft' has been blinking on the accessory dash since I got the truck. The truck still runs. The anti theft light stays on blinking whether truck is on or off. Could it be a faulty transponder causing the transceiver to send the wrong info to the Anti-Theft module ->PCM? For example the key hit the ground or got handled too much.

  • @KosherFinance

    @KosherFinance

    Жыл бұрын

    Just give it back to the owner😂

  • @smartdummy5751

    @smartdummy5751

    Жыл бұрын

    @@KosherFinance it turns out that a blinking auto theft light is actually normal. It means that the anti theft system is active. It's only bad when it's blinking sporadically and causes electrical problems like your car not starting.

  • @yvettemendoza7972
    @yvettemendoza7972 Жыл бұрын

    Hello I viewed your video and it the same problem I’m having with my 2004 40th anniversary mustang . Does it make a difference on transceiver the look the same one is 3R3T and another is wYIT?

  • @matthewwallace2981

    @matthewwallace2981

    5 ай бұрын

    I have the same question did you ever figure out which part number to get having the same issue with my 03 Mustang GT

  • @Daniel-xx9bw
    @Daniel-xx9bw Жыл бұрын

    I LOST THE KEY. HOW DO I START MY CAR

  • @matthewcruz6932
    @matthewcruz69325 жыл бұрын

    Any slower!

  • @josephdiminuco409

    @josephdiminuco409

    3 жыл бұрын

    Exactly. I wanted to blow my brains out.

  • @Smurfyb73

    @Smurfyb73

    3 жыл бұрын

    Y'all are rude it helps very much that he explains step by step!

  • @MrKLahi
    @MrKLahi3 жыл бұрын

    Good video. My cousins 2012 ford fusion is doing that. Wanting to crank. Will look into the transceiver. Thanks

  • @naomifuentes3517

    @naomifuentes3517

    3 жыл бұрын

    I had same problem but I was referred to *cyber_kor* on Instagram who got mine fixed for me. You should try him today. He is also on WhatsApp +1 347 830 3644

  • @NicholasWilliams-xl6rb

    @NicholasWilliams-xl6rb

    11 ай бұрын

    @mrklahi any luck

  • @dylonterronez9060
    @dylonterronez90604 жыл бұрын

    I have a 98 gt mustang and my PATS system kicked on while I was driving on the highway. I didn’t know it was the PATS system at first so I put a brand new fuel pump assembly, alternator, battery, fuel filter, spark plugs, and wires and obviously non of that was it it was my PATS system the whole time. I got a new transceiver in it and it’s still not starting. My theft light doesn’t even blink how yours does it just pops up when I put the key in the ignition then goes away. I don’t know what to do at this point I’ve watched a lot of videos and heard a lot of different stuff but nothing works still. It’s at my gf’s sister’s husband shop he works at mal Hamilton Ford. He the supervisor of the quick lane and they couldn’t get it to work or turn it on. It’s going to the main shop and there gonna try to get it started. If they can’t is there anyway I can bypass the PATS system or something I really don’t wanna scarp my mustang.

  • @xavierdelgado1023

    @xavierdelgado1023

    4 жыл бұрын

    Wow...was it your pcm or key ?

  • @xavierdelgado1023

    @xavierdelgado1023

    4 жыл бұрын

    Ground wire

  • @ufartface

    @ufartface

    3 жыл бұрын

    just bypass that whole crap with a hidden kill switch and a toggle ignition switch

  • @dylonterronez9060

    @dylonterronez9060

    3 жыл бұрын

    So turns out my whole computer went out so I had to replace the PCM and ECM also had to put a new Ignition key reader in cost me like $1000 but now it runs and everything is fine. Only down side is I gotta take it back in the shop to probably get a new PCM again because I think the one I got now witch is only like 4 months old is going out.

  • @anthonymicheal1018

    @anthonymicheal1018

    3 жыл бұрын

    Having same prob did everything you did so it maybe computers and transceiver?

  • @internationalintellectcrow2865
    @internationalintellectcrow28654 жыл бұрын

    RYAN REEVES ALSO, WHEN YOU BY A TRANCIEVER, SHOULD KEYS COME WITH IT? OR THE KEYS THAT YOU HAVE SHOULD BE FINE?

  • @scotbunnell1661

    @scotbunnell1661

    3 жыл бұрын

    I think u can set the key to it but im not for sure

  • @davidbrewer7189
    @davidbrewer71894 жыл бұрын

    Called a halo pats sensor they thought this was issue on mine too but didnt fix it

  • @dashawnwright6792

    @dashawnwright6792

    Жыл бұрын

    Did you find out what your issue was?

  • @JamesDoylesGarage
    @JamesDoylesGarage4 жыл бұрын

    Hi, I just wanted to confirm that you can use the old key on the new module from eBay right?

  • @rpreeves

    @rpreeves

    4 жыл бұрын

    Yes, the PATS transceiver works with any key.

  • @scotbunnell1661

    @scotbunnell1661

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@rpreeves how would u set it to it or does it just like connect??

  • @HellinBack
    @HellinBack4 жыл бұрын

    or u can pull the starter relay , take a jumper wire to it that will by pass it also. atleast it is on mine at the moment., also is this a easy, fairly cheap fix? if not may sell the car.

  • @rpreeves

    @rpreeves

    4 жыл бұрын

    Its a very easy, pretty cheap fix. The part was less than $100

  • @ufartface

    @ufartface

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@rpreeves $100 is not cheap

  • @brianhartman3186

    @brianhartman3186

    Жыл бұрын

    @@ufartface , he meant relative to going a different route and being wrong. Or it being a fried PCM. In that context $100 is dirt cheap!

  • @8iggy094

    @8iggy094

    Жыл бұрын

    How you do that

  • @lisavance2422

    @lisavance2422

    9 ай бұрын

    Mine turns over like that but the fuel pump won't start on to crank over

  • @HellinBack
    @HellinBack4 жыл бұрын

    mine doesn't even crank over with the key fully on , the theft light doesn't flash but i feel it's either a relay issue or this.

  • @aaronmorales1379

    @aaronmorales1379

    4 жыл бұрын

    Dean Decker I have the same issue. My car doesn’t even crack. Have you found a solution?

  • @josephdiminuco409

    @josephdiminuco409

    3 жыл бұрын

    Mine too

  • @marcusw6871

    @marcusw6871

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@aaronmorales1379 have you?

  • @taylorchaney8567

    @taylorchaney8567

    2 жыл бұрын

    Y’all ever find a fix?

  • @RelaxingSounds4Peace

    @RelaxingSounds4Peace

    Жыл бұрын

    Use the original key

  • @BcottStudios
    @BcottStudios4 жыл бұрын

    fuck yeah

  • @douggreer9680
    @douggreer96803 жыл бұрын

    Tried this and it still has light blinking and no start any ideas for me

  • @jessicabugbee1114

    @jessicabugbee1114

    3 жыл бұрын

    Check the PCM relay. It’s located under the hood in the box on drivers side. We picked one up for our f150 for about $5 from Ford. You can pull the relay and watch how the theft light blinks to know what code it’s throwing. If the relay is bad it’s a quick cheap and easy fix

  • @alexgg7499

    @alexgg7499

    2 жыл бұрын

    Did your mileage was just dots or number his show numbers mine is just blank lines

  • @internationalintellectcrow2865
    @internationalintellectcrow28654 жыл бұрын

    RYAN REEVES (thanks for the Vid) But I have a question... WOULD IT HAVE BEEN EASIER for YOU TO DISABLE the ENTIRE ALARM SYSTEM ALTOGETHER?

  • @VitiatedsHOWTO

    @VitiatedsHOWTO

    4 жыл бұрын

    How do you do that my Lincoln won’t start

  • @williamcooper209
    @williamcooper2094 жыл бұрын

    When your door is open does the theft light flash and then go out when you close the door

  • @tommytilley4703

    @tommytilley4703

    4 жыл бұрын

    This is what mine is doing

  • @chriswilson9248

    @chriswilson9248

    Жыл бұрын

    @@tommytilley4703 what was wrong?

  • @vicsvillage5186
    @vicsvillage51864 жыл бұрын

    What is the name of the part?

  • @rpreeves

    @rpreeves

    4 жыл бұрын

    PATS transceiver

  • @Michael-gh1tj
    @Michael-gh1tj5 жыл бұрын

    Mine doesn't crank but the theft light is blinking?

  • @Michael-gh1tj

    @Michael-gh1tj

    4 жыл бұрын

    @Carson Stonebraker I figured it out the connections to the battery and to the starter were corroded and needed to be cleaned and tightened

  • @m.pm.p6808

    @m.pm.p6808

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@Michael-gh1tj what issue was yours having? Mine cranks really hard but never turns on due to the theft light remaining on at all times blink after blink.

  • @Michael-gh1tj

    @Michael-gh1tj

    4 жыл бұрын

    @Carson Stonebraker if it's not the original key and has a theft light blinking the car thinks it's being stolen and wont start. Go to the dealer and get a key

  • @Michael-gh1tj

    @Michael-gh1tj

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@m.pm.p6808 its probably because of the key. I had fo go get a new one from the dealership and they pulled the vin made a key with a chip and I stuck it in the ignition and she fired right up

  • @darinjay8923

    @darinjay8923

    4 жыл бұрын

    The same problem with my ford 500 sel 07

  • @makinieast4439
    @makinieast4439 Жыл бұрын

    We need a new camera person. I going off just your voice

  • @briankeithnull194
    @briankeithnull1944 жыл бұрын

    Umm uaa huuu uumm way to many umm uaaa ummmm!

  • @Smurfyb73

    @Smurfyb73

    3 жыл бұрын

    Rude

  • @BumpNrun69

    @BumpNrun69

    2 жыл бұрын

    Oh my god, I thought the same EXACT thing within the first minute. Thinking to myself (now I know why this is going to take 9 minutes to solve) 🤣😂

  • @rpreeves

    @rpreeves

    Жыл бұрын

    @@BumpNrun69 Set to 1.25 speed if needed. Simple fix.

  • @jussreggie4842
    @jussreggie48424 жыл бұрын

    His wife making him do this lol

  • @Daniel-xx9bw
    @Daniel-xx9bw Жыл бұрын

    Never seen so much unless info I'm my fucking life

  • @rpreeves

    @rpreeves

    Жыл бұрын

    Sorry you found my video "unless". Glad it helped dozens of other commenters...

  • @Daniel-xx9bw

    @Daniel-xx9bw

    Жыл бұрын

    @@rpreeves sorry. Just really aggravated now. Been in my driveway all month

  • @Daniel-xx9bw

    @Daniel-xx9bw

    Жыл бұрын

    @@rpreeves just need to start it.

  • @rpreeves

    @rpreeves

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Daniel-xx9bw No worries; did you try replacing the transceiver?

  • @Daniel-xx9bw

    @Daniel-xx9bw

    Жыл бұрын

    @@rpreeves no. I'm way out from town. Would just like to know if they is any way to bypass the anti theft system and start the car.

  • @jesickarodriguez
    @jesickarodriguez3 ай бұрын

    This video is hard to sit through the narrator is to slow pauses to much makes me loose track of what he's trying to to say

  • @joepetrick3657
    @joepetrick36575 жыл бұрын

    Really, Are you drunk?

  • @Smurfyb73

    @Smurfyb73

    3 жыл бұрын

    Rude much?!

  • @DR.ACTIVE777
    @DR.ACTIVE7772 жыл бұрын

    Dont do drugs

  • @davidkamensky2780
    @davidkamensky27809 ай бұрын

    How about you talk slower. I can't get it all in that quickly😐

  • @paralyzer6500
    @paralyzer65002 жыл бұрын

    this would cut the video in 1/2 if he didnt st-t-t-tuter so much.

  • @dpurcell9042
    @dpurcell90423 күн бұрын

    AH, Ah, Uh, Uh, Uh DUH!!! SPEAK MUCH ????

  • @Boomer03171981
    @Boomer031719814 жыл бұрын

    Remember kids, don't do drugs or drink when making these videos lol!!!

  • @Smurfyb73

    @Smurfyb73

    3 жыл бұрын

    You are a very rude man!

  • @rpreeves

    @rpreeves

    Жыл бұрын

    I do neither, thanks.

  • @italktoplanetsbaby
    @italktoplanetsbaby Жыл бұрын

    I gave up on my mustang and bashed it to death with a sledge hammer. It was a shitty car, not worth much, but it was all I had. Nothing ever goes right anymore. Time to pack it in. Goodbye.

  • @mikeg3335
    @mikeg33359 ай бұрын

    Dude um uh I think um you should try not um and uh so much it'll stop you from talking slow

  • @charlottegriffeth3082
    @charlottegriffeth30824 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!