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prince504

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Posted: December 11, 2016 at 3:51 PM / IP Logged

I wish to do a remote start on a 1997 Ford Explorer XLT. Have checked the bypass vendors and no one seems to have an immobilizer bypass solution for this year vehicle. Everyone starts from 1998.

Does the 97 Explorer not have an immobilizer?

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chev104275

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Posted: December 11, 2016 at 4:15 PM / IP Logged

It's been a long time since I've done one. I don't believe it has one. Does the truck have a small head key?

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Posted: December 11, 2016 at 7:05 PM / IP Logged

I believe Ford added a transponder chipped key system with the 1998 model year Explorer, so your 1997 shouldn't have one. You could try the "foil wrap test". Look for more info in the Pictorial section.

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prince504

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Posted: December 12, 2016 at 2:35 AM / IP Logged

chev104275 wrote:

It's been a long time since I've done one. I don't believe it has one. Does the truck have a small head key?

Here is an image of what the key looks like...

kreg357 wrote:

I believe Ford added a transponder chipped key system with the 1998 model year Explorer, so your 1997 shouldn't have one. You could try the "foil wrap test". Look for more info in the Pictorial section.

I did try the foil wrap test and the vehicle started with the key wrapped. So I believe the truck might not have an immobilizer...

1997 Ford Explorer remote start -- posted image.

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chev104275

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Posted: December 12, 2016 at 6:45 AM / IP Logged

There's is no transponder in that key

If i Can't Install it I Don't need it Joe

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prince504

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Posted: December 12, 2016 at 8:19 AM / IP Logged

chev104275 wrote:

There's is no transponder in that key

Great news. No key wrapping bypass needed.

Thanks.

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