The car doesn’t start. I get a code that says incorrect r...
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Chris (aka- Moose)
374 days ago
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- Key or push-button start?
- With the key on, what is the instrument cluster, check [engine](/topics-engine-ford/) light, odometer, message center, and theft light doing or saying?
- Can I get the code numbers?
Chris (aka- Moose)
374 days ago
Since you were not able to reply to the info request I sent. I cannot be as accurate and thorough as I would like. I hope what I can provide does help.
A couple of the possible causes can be a weak battery, a damaged code chip in the key, a faulty PATS transceiver in the steering column.
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