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Why does my car have an error code of p1260?

Why does my car have an error code of p1260?

The most common symptom for this code is the illumination of the Check Engine light on the dashboard. Also in many cases, since the vehicle is immobilized, the engine will not start. There are many possible reasons behind this error code, some of the most common causes include:

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Where is the anti theft light on a Ford?

The display of the car behind the steering will light up and will show the anti-theft light blinking or constantly lit. Leave the key in this position for at least 10 minutes. Check the anti-theft light again.

What does p1260 stand for in Pats?

P1260 indicates that the Passive Anti Theft system (PATS) detected a “theft condition”. This basically means an incorrect signal, or no signal at all was received from the chipped key.

Why does the theft light keep blinking on my truck?

After that happened, occasionally when I would try to start my truck (2001 FORD F150 CREW CAB), the theft light would blink when I would try and start it and it wouldn’t start. Eventually, it always started. Today, the truck started fine. I went to 4 different places, and, no problem.

How can I Reset my Ford p1260 code?

The first thing to do in this instance is retrieve codes from the PATS module and diagnose these. Once the PATS issues have been resolved you can reset the P1260. Communication with the PATS module will likely need to be done at a Ford dealer.

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The display of the car behind the steering will light up and will show the anti-theft light blinking or constantly lit. Leave the key in this position for at least 10 minutes. Check the anti-theft light again.

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