anti theft turned on while driving on 98 ford contour

1998 FORD CONTOUR
158,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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JESSIKALYNN411
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ok, so for some reason one night when i was driving home from work, my cars anti theft system turned on while i was driving! my steering wheel locked up, and accelerations wouldn't work and my rpm was shooting over 3, and when my car stopped at a red light it would die... what's going on and how do i fix it without spending more than the car is worth at a dealership?
Aug 2, 2011 at 10:00 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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There are many things that can go wrong with the system. I hate to say it, but a dealer is the only place with the proper test equipment. Without the proper test equipment, it becomes a guessing game.
Oct 7, 2011 at 4:34 AM
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