Will not start and theft light is flashing

Tiny
GLORIA SELLMAN
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  • 2003 FORD TAURUS
  • 130,000 MILES
My car will not start. All lights are on dash board but will not kick on. The theft light is flashing also. What could it be?
Wednesday, January 17th, 2018 AT 1:50 PM

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Tiny
HARRY P
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It is a shot in the dark but try having the dealership test the key. If it is a chipped key, which it probably is, then the chip could have been damaged/demagnetized. This would keep the car from starting and cause that light to flash, on and off.
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Wednesday, January 17th, 2018 AT 7:27 PM
Tiny
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Put it in neutral start it then put it in drive
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Thursday, February 8th, 2018 AT 7:08 PM
Tiny
HARRY P
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That's a good idea. It could be a neutral safety switch/range switch gone bad or out of adjustment. Often times you can put it in neutral and it'll start, so definitely try that.
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Thursday, February 8th, 2018 AT 7:20 PM

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