You could be a specialist who wants to seek referrals or solve existing issues. I need to get it in the garage somehow. Only 1 key needs to be programmed for the system to work. Or is it just plug n play? After the engine quits a clicking sound is heard under the dash. The other instance was within 2 minutes with the vehicle stopped, brakes applied, and transmission in drive, sitting at a stoplight. No power to anything, lights, radio etc.
So that theory goes out the window. You're ranting up the wrong tree. You might also want to check the large positive cables going to the power distribution box. The transceiver sends the key code to the control module through the receive Rx signal. Plus, they contain full trouble code descriptions and troubleshooting instructions. It controls many electrical aspects of your truck, and they are somewhat prone to failure.
Unlike the cheaper Haynes and Chilton manuals that cover multiple year models, leaving the exact information you need to fix your car, these professional manuals cover your exact year, make, model. I will do some checking today. B1601 Unprogrammed encoded ignition key detected leave ignition on for 20 seconds before trying a programmed key, in Anti-Scan Mode. If you need to dig into your doors, dash or console, Alldatadiy. Only accepts 8 programmed keys.
Please be sure to test all of your wires with a digital multimeter before making any connections. An anti theft system that shuts out a legitimate key start is completely useless and has major design flaws. B2431 Key program failure defective key or transceiver. Next time it does it, it happens in the driveway. The links on this video to products are for informational purposes only and in no way are an endorsement of the safety or effectiveness of the particular product. In our Commando Installer Database and Receive Installation Leads For Free! And I disconnected 5 wire taps which I figured were for the alarm.
Now when I say reconnect the battery cable, I mean just pushing it down snug but not tightening the nut. I wanted to ask if anyone knows if it is possible to find a live ignition feed terminal 15 under the bonnet or something similar. Do not forget to share and love our reference to help further develop our website. This was within 2 minutes of starting it. When the engine kill happens, on all but one instance, it always happens within 3 seconds or less after the engine starts, with the vehicle in park.
The alarm system is a code alarm. So a big thanks to everyone who took the time to reply. Whether that connection becomes live when the key is inserted, I don't know. Taking the fuse out kills the interior lights. I am out of ideas and the dealer is pretty much clueless.
To summarize: 2001 F150 4x4, auto, 5. Systems are identified as types A, B, C, D, E, F and G. Have had it almost 3 years. I only have one legitimate Ford key for it. Once the vehicle is running beyond 3 seconds, it runs and drives normally, save for the one instance at the stop light where it died within 2 minutes of start up.
In no way should the contents of the video, including the tools used, be repeated or tried by anyone. I have no idea what's involved in installing a 4. The results of the aggregation are posted on this internet site. The theory is that when the key is put in, it activates the bypass box and the anti theft does not come into play. The one time it happened, it started and stayed running. Additionally, whenever I would need to disconnect the negative battery cable, the horn would beep upon reconnecting.