hello,

1999 ford cougar.

will not start. immobiliser will not switch off.
when ignition is on has solid red light.

has done this before and has been cured by disconnecting battery, bridging leads and waiting 15 mins.

will not work now.
battery in fob is good and tested.
i have removed the immobilser ecu to try and clear it but has not worked.
have used reprogram code below, but has not worked.
aa have been out and cannot start it, on their diagnosic it gives codes

b1213 pats number key programmed too low

b1601 key signal incorrect.

he recommends recovery to ford, which will cost me a load.

i don't really see how it can be the key as clearing the ecu has worked before?!

all help gratefully recieved.
cheers


Cougar (Radio 3 Button)

Procedure

1. Turn Ignition On (II) and Off (0) 4 times within 6 seconds

2. With the Ignition at 0 the PATS LED should light continuously.

3. Press any button on the Radio Remote within 10 seconds

4. The LED should flash to acknowledge

5. Further Remotes (max. 4) can be added by pressing any button.

6. Program mode will end if Ignition turned on, or no new Remote Detected within 10 seconds

NOTE : The first Cougars were 3 seconds instead of 6, and 20 seconds instead of 10.