Disable Antitheft

I have a 98 Mustang theft recovery that bought at auction. I replaced
the steering column which had been destroyed with a used one that came
with the chipped key to it. Everything works now except it won't start
and the light on dash flashes "theft". Can anyone tell me what I need
to do to get this thing to run? I would like to completely do away
with the theft deterrent if possible. Thanks

In article .com>, wrote:
> I have a 98 Mustang theft recovery that bought at auction. I replaced
> the steering column which had been destroyed with a used one that came
> with the chipped key to it. Everything works now except it won't start
> and the light on dash flashes "theft". Can anyone tell me what I need
> to do to get this thing to run? I would like to completely do away
> with the theft deterrent if possible. Thanks

The key doesn't match what is programmed in the computer. How did it get
stolen in the first place if the PATS wasn't disabled by the thief? Did
the insurance company just total it out because the column was smashed
up?

On Thu, 03 May 2007 10:45:25 -0500,
(Brent P) wrote:

>In article .com>, wrote:
>> I have a 98 Mustang theft recovery that bought at auction. I replaced
>> the steering column which had been destroyed with a used one that came
>> with the chipped key to it. Everything works now except it won't start
>> and the light on dash flashes "theft". Can anyone tell me what I need
>> to do to get this thing to run? I would like to completely do away
>> with the theft deterrent if possible. Thanks
>
>The key doesn't match what is programmed in the computer. How did it get
>stolen in the first place if the PATS wasn't disabled by the thief? Did
>the insurance company just total it out because the column was smashed
>up?

From what I've heard, that chip in the key is just like a resistor,
each one has a diffrent resistance and apparently a good shop that
sells remote starters or alarm systems can make up a bypass resistor
that fits inside your steering column which will eliminate the need
for the chipped key ... might be worth looking into.
Another thought that might work is go back to the auto place you got
the steering column from and get the Theft Deterant module out of that
car (left rear fender well in the trunk) and try using that one
instead of yours... just might work