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The motor cranks, but won't start. The THEFT light flashes rapidly with the key in the RUN position, and if left alone for a couple minutes, it flashes once, then pause, then 3 times.
I read somewhere that means "Code 13" and that it means key failure. I have an aftermarket key from walmart that's been working for a few years. The key body says "Replaceable Battery Inside" which there isn't.
It's the only programmed key I have.
I read to leave it on RUN, and wait 15 minutes AFTER the THEFT light stops blinking, which takes like 2 minutes. Then turn the key off, pull it out, put it back in and try to start. That didn't work either.
I also can't get my OBD Bluetooth dongle to connect, but I'm not sure if that's related. I thought maybe I could scan and get a code to tell me what the PATS system error was.
I've read several ways to bypass PATS, but all seem to involve a known good key. I only have the one key, and I don't know if it's good or not.
I need to get this truck running again, and towing it to the dealer is not financially an option.
Is there a way to test if the key did lose the program, or if perhaps it's something else?
I read somewhere that means "Code 13" and that it means key failure. I have an aftermarket key from walmart that's been working for a few years. The key body says "Replaceable Battery Inside" which there isn't.
It's the only programmed key I have.
I read to leave it on RUN, and wait 15 minutes AFTER the THEFT light stops blinking, which takes like 2 minutes. Then turn the key off, pull it out, put it back in and try to start. That didn't work either.
I also can't get my OBD Bluetooth dongle to connect, but I'm not sure if that's related. I thought maybe I could scan and get a code to tell me what the PATS system error was.
I've read several ways to bypass PATS, but all seem to involve a known good key. I only have the one key, and I don't know if it's good or not.
I need to get this truck running again, and towing it to the dealer is not financially an option.
Is there a way to test if the key did lose the program, or if perhaps it's something else?