Driveshaft and antitheft ?
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Driveshaft and antitheft ?
Ok so I broke a driveshaft (long story) and was removing it. Long story short Im not able to disconnect it in the rear and was going to drive it with the front only since I have 4x4 but cant get the darn thing to start. The anti theft is blinking when I try to start it.. disconnected the battery but same deal.. Any ideas guys?
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i agree.
that's what my ranger did, when the keys were somehow cleared...
also, if you can't get your rear driveshaft off, how do you plan to only drive on the front one?
if your rear driveshaft is gone, then you could (i wouldn't recommend for a long period of time, or any sort of speed), drive on the front axle, but how do you imagine you'll only drive w/ the front?
your truck is a 4x4. not an optional front wheel drive.
the rear driveshaft is still going to be getting spun, if you go into 4x4.
that's what my ranger did, when the keys were somehow cleared...
also, if you can't get your rear driveshaft off, how do you plan to only drive on the front one?
if your rear driveshaft is gone, then you could (i wouldn't recommend for a long period of time, or any sort of speed), drive on the front axle, but how do you imagine you'll only drive w/ the front?
your truck is a 4x4. not an optional front wheel drive.
the rear driveshaft is still going to be getting spun, if you go into 4x4.
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Here's what the 2002 shop manual gives as possible causes. Good luck!
Mechanical:
Large metallic objects, a second ignition key on the same key ring as the PATS ignition key or electronic devices on the key chain that can be use to purchase gasoline or similar items
Ignition lock cylinder
Defective PATS key
Use of a non-PATS key
More than one PATS key on key chain
Electrical:
Fuse 19 (dash fuse box)
Fuse 28 (dash fuse box)
Defective PATS transceiver module
Defective PCM
Defective Ignition Switch
Loose/corroded terminals
Mechanical:
Large metallic objects, a second ignition key on the same key ring as the PATS ignition key or electronic devices on the key chain that can be use to purchase gasoline or similar items
Ignition lock cylinder
Defective PATS key
Use of a non-PATS key
More than one PATS key on key chain
Electrical:
Fuse 19 (dash fuse box)
Fuse 28 (dash fuse box)
Defective PATS transceiver module
Defective PCM
Defective Ignition Switch
Loose/corroded terminals
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Originally Posted by CanadianXLT
well i got the new driveshaft in. thanks for the info bob, i will look at that and bring it to the dealership if not.. Pretty expensive tow from where I am.. like 30 miles away from the dealership :S
#13
Originally Posted by FX4RangerMan
did your fuel pump shut off kick on? that sometimes happens.
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Bob, mine showed every sign it was PATS, that was the problem. Blinking Anti-Theft, etc...
The dealership replaced my PATS stuff(sorry, i don't actually know what all is involved), got me new keys, and ended up replacing my whole PCM... and the truck still wouldn't do anything.
Then, they ended up replacing the MAF, and ta-da, it worked.
They had the truck almost 2 weeks.
The dealership replaced my PATS stuff(sorry, i don't actually know what all is involved), got me new keys, and ended up replacing my whole PCM... and the truck still wouldn't do anything.
Then, they ended up replacing the MAF, and ta-da, it worked.
They had the truck almost 2 weeks.
#17
Well guys got it working finally. Been working on my truck all frigin day!. I dont even know exacly what I did to fix it but I just jiggles a bunch of wires (pretty much all wires on the truck!) and finally started her up and took'er for a test drive. New driveshaft seems to be working well and no starting problems since. Thanks you to everyone who replied to help me, very much apreciated.
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