Strange.. I reuploaded, let me know if that changed anything.
ps look on your scan tool to see if there is a current status for itThis what I see
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Well I just went out and looked on my own truck and didn't see anything. On my last Ford truck it was the little bump on top of dash in the middle would flash a light to let you know Pats was active. if you have one now I don't know how would tell.
Going to due some research on this
Okay just looked it up. The instrument panel display will tell you if you have a PATs issue.Here's a screenshot of dash lights during that video, don't know why you can't see it.
Anyways, as mentionnés, no Antitheft light.
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Did you try removing the negative battery terminal again and leaving it disconnected for a few minutes before reattaching it? I would try that and don't short the positive cable to the negative cable.Here's a screenshot of dash lights during that video, don't know why you can't see it.
Anyways, as mentionned, no Antitheft light.
I was just about to mention you in this thread to see if you had any thoughts on this issue. I sure hope this works for the OP. ?My thoughts, you have removed all memory by touching the battery cables together, you therefore removed the memory for the key authorization to allow a start. you can view live data PCM and look for this PID: PATSENABL- If it shows disabled then you will need to reprogram (2) keys, it requires 2. You will most likely need to use the Solus to do it, as you have wiped all memory from the BCM. All of those PIDs are for lost communication, shorts to grd etc, were generated, by touching the cables together.
The truck is equipped with KAM (Keep Alive Memory) so those powered modules picked it up as a short.
The Advance Trac is most likely due to the lost communication with the ABS Module, and or low battery.
Things to try.
Clear all codes and then perform Self-Test on BCM and PCM
Close Hood and All Doors, then attempt start (mainly the hood)
Although, I have not looked at the starter, but is it like an old school starter where you could put key to run position and use a remote start (tool) - (The push button type) , hook directly to the starter positive post and the (s) terminal from the switch, and this way you are bypassing the PATS system, at least in an old school vehicle this was the way to test if A/Theft was locking the starting out. Not sure on the Ranger, if the system will let you.
Reprogram 2 Keys using Scan Tool (The Solus) - I'm fairly certain this will fix it.
This.Did you try removing the negative battery terminal again and leaving it disconnected for a few minutes before reattaching it? I would try that and don't short the positive cable to the negative cable.
The dude doesn't even have a scan tool of his own. The only way he's following that advice is if @airline tech flys out there and fixes it himself.I was just about to mention you in this thread to see if you had any thoughts on this issue. I sure hope this works for the OP. ?
I’ve notified Air Canada and they’re standing by…The dude doesn't even have a scan tool of his own. The only way he's following that advice is if @airline tech flys out there and fixes it himself.