steering column replacement

1999 FORD F-150
4.6L • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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PASCOWATER
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I replaced my 1999 f150 xl no tilt no cruise with a 2000 xlt tilt and cruise model sterring column hooked everything up now the truck will not fire. I assume its the security thing any ideas??
Jan 17, 2015 at 6:35 AM
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HMAC300
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try resetting security system if no manual look online but the 2000 column may be wired different than the 99 also causing the problem.
Jan 17, 2015 at 7:48 AM
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PASCOWATER
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yes the 2000 column does not have the same key nor a theft thing so am I going to have to buy a new column? Or is there some way I can bypass it
Jan 17, 2015 at 10:16 AM
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HMAC300
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not having the security system is why it won't start. look online for bypassing the system if it can be
Jan 18, 2015 at 12:09 AM
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