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madamom 04-04-2010 01:04 AM

alarm won't shut off, truck won't start
 
If this is not the correct forum, please forgive the mistake, as this is my first post.
I have a 1999 Ford Ranger, V6, automatic transmission.
The battery ran down after a few months of not being driven, and the alarm started going off very softly, and I couldn't get it to shut off. I tried jumping the truck, but that just made the alarm much louder, and truck wouldn't even turn over, so I unhooked the battery.
I replaced the battery, but that didn't change anything. I also replaced the battery in the automatic door opener, but that didn't help, either.
My son says I'll have to have it towed to a shop, but I've always been big on fixing things, so with your help, I hope to prove him wrong. (We have a bet.)
Thanks so much for any advice.

Vrod21 04-04-2010 05:21 AM

Re: alarm won't shut off, truck won't start
 
Pull the PATS fuse in the cab. Then pull the horn relay fuse in the engine compartment. Wait a minute or two. Replace PATS fuse attempt to start truck. Then replace horn fuse. Hopefully this works. If not, your son may be rights and a tow to the dealer may be needed because the PATS system can forget which keys are for the truck. They ( the dealer) will have to relearn the system. Good luck, hope you win the bet.

Coach Marty 04-04-2010 08:13 PM

Re: alarm won't shut off, truck won't start
 
If that don't work lock the doors with the key then unlock the drivers door with the key twice.

Ranger01 04-04-2010 08:25 PM

Re: alarm won't shut off, truck won't start
 
Is this a factory alarm or aftermarket? Sounds aftermarket, Pull the fuse under the dash


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