Common questions

What does a stolen car alarm message mean?

What does a stolen car alarm message mean?

This message displays when there is a problem with the theft-deterrent system programmed in the key. A fault has been detected in the system which means that the system is disabled and it is not protecting the vehicle. The vehicle usually restarts; however, you may want to take the vehicle to your dealer before turning off the engine.

What does the theft attempted message mean on my car?

It does this by activating the horns and exterior lamps when a break in is detected. This is a content theft prevention system only, and does not affect the engine starting system. In this system, the body control module (BCM) monitors the hood, door and rear hatch ajar switches to determine if unauthorized entry is attempted.

What do the warning messages on my Ford Taurus mean?

Warning message displays when the system requires service due to a malfunction. Arrange to have the alarm serviced by your Ford dealer. This information message displays when the engine has shut off to help increase fuel economy. This information message displays when the engine is getting ready to shut off.

Where is the check electric system warning message?

The warning message “Check ELECTRIC system” would be displayed in the instrument panel at the point of unlocking the vehicle with the remote key before the driver’s door was opened. NB: Modern vehicles may “power up” once they are unlocked via the remote key/keyless entry systems.

It does this by activating the horns and exterior lamps when a break in is detected. This is a content theft prevention system only, and does not affect the engine starting system. In this system, the body control module (BCM) monitors the hood, door and rear hatch ajar switches to determine if unauthorized entry is attempted.

Why does my car tell me it is a theft?

What the system is trying to tell you is that the transponder (microchip) is not been recognized by your ECU. Hence the system is seeing it as a theft from an intruder trying to use another key to steal your car. Possible causes are the chip is weak, constant throwing of key on the floor or entering water.

What does starting system fault warning in Ford F-250 mean?

Module (BCM) . There are two main checks that PATS performs before allowing the engineto start. If either of these checks fail, PATS does not allow the engine to start and “STARTING SYSTEM FAULT” is displayed in the message center. These two checks are the BCM verifying the PCM ID to make

Warning message displays when the system requires service due to a malfunction. Arrange to have the alarm serviced by your Ford dealer. This information message displays when the engine has shut off to help increase fuel economy. This information message displays when the engine is getting ready to shut off.

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