Anti-theft system

2000 FORD TAURUS
180,000 MILES • 3.0L • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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MARIPOSA LOCITAS VLS
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My keys were stolen and then the car was stolen also. then the car was found later and my keys were in it, but the anti-theft system had came on and now I can't get my car to start. I think another problem might be too it's a key-less entry and there was no key given to me when I purchased the car for the door just the ignition key. I've tried several different generic ways, for anti-theft system reset but it just won't work. I need to know if there's a specific thing I have to do with this car. please I need your help.
Nov 24, 2019 at 6:10 PM
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JONNYB1963
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Hi Mariposa,

It could be that the immobilizer has been activated for one reason or another depending on what events occurred when it was stolen.

Lets start here please read the article below:
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-reset-a-security-system

Let me know where you stand after trying that.

Regards
Jon
Nov 26, 2019 at 6:13 AM
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MARIPOSA LOCITAS VLS
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Okay, thank you.
Nov 26, 2019 at 7:01 AM
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JONNYB1963
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Crossing fingers for you!

Jon
Nov 26, 2019 at 7:50 AM
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