davey buoy Posted July 30, 2012 Report Share Posted July 30, 2012 Anyone here had to deal with this system?,My remote got wet yesterday for my truck by accident. Anyways there is suppose to be a programming button under the drivers side dash. Damned if I can find it. Without the button I can't start the truck and get it off the road. Any help guys would help really be appreciated. If I find it,I can bypass the remote with simple steps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted July 30, 2012 Report Share Posted July 30, 2012 It,s a sign bud.Time for a 2013 model. No idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muskieman Posted July 30, 2012 Report Share Posted July 30, 2012 What remote ? do you have a " chipped " ignition key ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davey buoy Posted July 30, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 30, 2012 What remote ? do you have a " chipped " ignition key ? Randy the key has a chip but I have been to Ford and my keyless entry remote,because of water is probably toast.But the programming button under the dash somewhere will overide this and let me be rid of this remote. This remote has a starter interlock on it after engine off for 2mins. It is not a security alarm system. The dealership was overly busy to look at it then. But said it should not be hard to find. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muskieman Posted July 30, 2012 Report Share Posted July 30, 2012 If you pry off the little plastic cover on the top edge of the key , you can pull out the security "chip"(transponder) and put it in a bowl of dry rice, to help dry it better. Don't you have a second key? I did this with my Expedition key after I fell out of the boat ( I put mine in oatmeal ) rice is safer.. very common in all smart keys ( all makes). Randy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davey buoy Posted July 30, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 30, 2012 If you pry off the little plastic cover on the top edge of the key , you can pull out the security "chip"(transponder) and put it in a bowl of dry rice, to help dry it better. Don't you have a second key? I did this with my Expedition key after I fell out of the boat ( I put mine in oatmeal ) rice is safer.. very common in all smart keys ( all makes). Randy It's not the key as I leave it in the truck. It's the remote pad. Completely different ball game.Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muskieman Posted July 30, 2012 Report Share Posted July 30, 2012 Dang , it's usually the key , try the remote in some rice , it might help . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davey buoy Posted July 30, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 30, 2012 Dang , it's usually the key , try the remote in some rice , it might help . What's your recipe?,battery in or out ?how long?,anything you can help with" I'M ALL EARS".Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muskieman Posted July 30, 2012 Report Share Posted July 30, 2012 Overnight no battery ... Seems to work for everything electronic , it has saved my iPhone twice ... binoculars and a GPS , it even unfoggs depth finders . This might help too. http://www.ehow.com/how_7277984_reset-explorer-key-fob.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davey buoy Posted July 30, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 30, 2012 Overnight no battery ... Seems to work for everything electronic , it has saved my iPhone twice ... binoculars and a GPS , it even unfoggs depth finders . This might help too. http://www.ehow.com/...er-key-fob.html One of my sons googled that today.The problem is the remote is not working.It did start today after a 1 1/2 hour play around with it.It may start later but I do believe their is some moisture still in there after about 4 hours of full sun on it yesterday.Brand new battery a hour or so ago. So we submerse it under the rice overnight?. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muskieman Posted July 30, 2012 Report Share Posted July 30, 2012 Yep . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIFTER_016 Posted July 31, 2012 Report Share Posted July 31, 2012 It's an aftermarket immobilizer. Check the area under the steering column for the over ride button. When I was installing alarms and starters I would usually mount the switch either on the bracket that has the OBD2 port on it or above the parking brake on the metal dash bracket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vance Posted July 31, 2012 Report Share Posted July 31, 2012 Usually the the on off switch only works after you have it running.When mine went the tech said just unplug the master plug from the control unit and you can start it.worked for me vance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davey buoy Posted July 31, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 31, 2012 It's an aftermarket immobilizer. Check the area under the steering column for the over ride button. When I was installing alarms and starters I would usually mount the switch either on the bracket that has the OBD2 port on it or above the parking brake on the metal dash bracket. Would most people mount them,I heard it was a pig tail and could be wrapped around anything under there. The service manager at one of the ford dealers couldn't find it,but assured me it was there somewhere. Talked to the system one techs from US,they told me today that they sub the installs out,but must be in the same area.He said it may be a bit hard to find. To deter criminals lol. I just want MY truck back.Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davey buoy Posted August 1, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2012 Would most people mount them,I heard it was a pig tail and could be wrapped around anything under there. The service manager at one of the ford dealers couldn't find it,but assured me it was there somewhere. Talked to the system one techs from US,they told me today that they sub the installs out,but must be in the same area.He said it may be a bit hard to find. To deter criminals lol. I just want MY truck back.Thanks. Thanks Dave,The ford support for the service 1 system today told me to cut the red and the red with blue wire out of the controller and splice them together to override the starter issue. What do you think Dave. Found the programming switch thanks to you.Let me know what your take on this is .Thanks. What about unplugging the power supply to the unit?,would this work?. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIFTER_016 Posted August 1, 2012 Report Share Posted August 1, 2012 Thanks Dave,The ford support for the service 1 system today told me to cut the red and the red with blue wire out of the controller and splice them together to override the starter issue. What do you think Dave. Found the programming switch thanks to you.Let me know what your take on this is .Thanks. What about unplugging the power supply to the unit?,would this work?. Without knowing what unit it is I can't really say. Do you see the module? If so you should see two 12 guage wires coming out of the harness. These go to your starter circuit. Unpluging the unit will do nothing for you as the circuit will remain open. The two wires need to be connected together to allow the vehicle to start. My guess is the red and red/blue wires are the wires I'm talking about. So if you cut them close to the connector (leave a couple of inches in case you want to reconnect the unit) and connect them together (use a crimp connector or solder (you don't want to develop a bad connection as they always become a problem at the worst time)). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davey buoy Posted August 1, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2012 Without knowing what unit it is I can't really say. Do you see the module? If so you should see two 12 guage wires coming out of the harness. These go to your starter circuit. Unpluging the unit will do nothing for you as the circuit will remain open. The two wires need to be connected together to allow the vehicle to start. My guess is the red and red/blue wires are the wires I'm talking about. So if you cut them close to the connector (leave a couple of inches in case you want to reconnect the unit) and connect them together (use a crimp connector or solder (you don't want to develop a bad connection as they always become a problem at the worst time)). Thanks,I'm not going to cut them to close to the controller,like you said. The ford tech from the states was certain they are the two colors. Haven't been able to squeeze under yet,but I will this weekend. Now knowing Where the programming switch is,I'll just trace the wires back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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