2000 Mercury sable, code alarm starter
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Forum Name: Car Security and Convenience
Forum Discription: Car Alarms, Keyless Entries, Remote Starters, Immobilizer Bypasses, Sensors, Door Locks, Window Modules, Heated Mirrors, Heated Seats, etc.
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Topic: 2000 Mercury sable, code alarm starter
Posted By: jrriggs
Subject: 2000 Mercury sable, code alarm starter
Date Posted: March 22, 2006 at 3:32 PM
I am trying to troubleshoot a starter in a 2000 Mercury Sable. I have a 2 button codealarm (GOH-FRDpc2002) remote. If I hold both the lock and the unlock/trunk button the parking lights come on though it does not even try to start....The car was bought used and i am hearing that dealers usually disconnect the starters to avoid warranty. The battery was also replaced a little while ago, so I do not know if the tach settings need to be fixed. All of the other features work, unlock , lock and trunk release.
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JRRiggs
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Posted By: mike swanson
Date Posted: March 22, 2006 at 4:04 PM
If the key has a chip/transponder in it the used car dealer may have removed the chip that was placed by the
receiver. Thats how some installers did this in 2000 with out a bypass kit.
Does the security light come on when you remote start the car?
If the park lights stay on (not just blink) Then the R/starter is activated.
It could be as simple as rehooking the start wire from the unit back to the starter of the car.
Who knows what the used stealership did.
Hope this helps -Mike
Posted By: jrriggs
Date Posted: March 22, 2006 at 4:23 PM
The parking lights do in fact come on and stay on. It also shows the engine light, as if it is in aux. If it is just the starter wire that is disconnected, where would I find it to reconnect it. I have never done this type of mobile electronics before....
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JRRiggs
Posted By: xscash
Date Posted: March 22, 2006 at 8:26 PM
check the fuses on the remote starter first
Posted By: mike swanson
Date Posted: March 23, 2006 at 10:37 AM
it powers up so its not the fuse
cant remember the color for the code R/S
Just look for a thick wire that is capped off or cut
You can get the car info in the Vehicle Wiring
sorry its been years since i put in a code alarm
it may be White with red??????
Posted By: mike swanson
Date Posted: March 23, 2006 at 10:42 AM
sorry also the wiring should be below the steering wheel
Take off the plastic below *(the knee plate)* the wheel with a 7m and you will see a metal plate take that off also with an 8m.
You should see where they installed it
Posted By: Velocity Motors
Date Posted: March 23, 2006 at 11:14 AM
Sounds like the PATS on the vehicle is not being bypassed. If the PATS is not bypassed properly the vehicle will not even attepmt to crank. This is the way the PATS system works on the Sable/Taurus.
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Jeff
Velocity Custom Home Theater
Mobile Audio/Video Specialist
Morden, Manitoba CANADA
Posted By: xscash
Date Posted: March 23, 2006 at 11:16 AM
most units use 2 power wires and will still power up on 1 wire. ive seen it...ign turns on and no crank...blown fuse i know you are going to say the security light is flashing.....but where did the installer get power for the bypass? was it that wire? only takes a sec. to rule it out. imop
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