How to reset the antitheft system?

1999 FORD WINDSTAR
155,000 MILES
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BRYAN SWINDLE
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How do you do a reset on the anti-theft system? it keeps blinking when the key is on.
Oct 3, 2024 at 11:55 AM
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Yep, the security system is enabled. I would do a hard system reboot which resets the entire car. Here is how:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/step-by-step-guide-performing-a-hard-system-reboot-for-your-vehicles-electronics-systems

Please go over this guide and get back to us.
Oct 3, 2024 at 3:25 PM
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