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Red Mustang Gt 46 · 06-04-2003, 11:45 AM

I'm just curious if you are talking about the P.A.T.S. system, if so it is an anti-theft device based on the chip in your key. This is standard on all 1998 and up models.

Ford's SecuriLock™ passive anti-theft system
This electronic passive anti-theft system is composed of a small transponder embedded in the ignition key designed to prevent the engine from being started without the properly encoded key.
The system requires no battery power or electrical connections between the two elements.

A seperate alarm was an option, usually dealer installed.

Hope this helps...and yes it is effective.

06-04-2003, 11:45 AM	#7
Red Mustang Gt 46 13.3 @ 103 Join Date: May 2001 Location: Maryland Posts: 253	I'm just curious if you are talking about the P.A.T.S. system, if so it is an anti-theft device based on the chip in your key. This is standard on all 1998 and up models. Ford's SecuriLock™ passive anti-theft system This electronic passive anti-theft system is composed of a small transponder embedded in the ignition key designed to prevent the engine from being started without the properly encoded key. The system requires no battery power or electrical connections between the two elements. A seperate alarm was an option, usually dealer installed. Hope this helps...and yes it is effective. __________________ Equipment by: Steeda C&L COMP CAMS FRPP MSD Bassani Magnaflow MAC Last edited by Red Mustang Gt 46; 06-04-2003 at 11:50 AM..