ford escort alarm immobiliser ?

can anyone help please. when trying to start,the red led under the clock flashes repeatedly,then stops after about 2 mins. flashes once then 3 times.it is like this every time.spoke to ford and they want big money to even look at it.if anyone can help i would be greatfull as i need the car to get to work.

thanks paul.

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paulcostall
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your key is not being recognised, do you have the red master key? and what year is the car.

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mrcheerful

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paulcostall

Remove the column shrouds, check the 2 pin connector to the barrel antenna for the pick up coil.

If you are competant- check for continuity at the ECU plug for the pick up coil- should be afew ohms cable colours easily visable at the ECU.

If no continuity replace harness or pick up coil- easy to check which is at fault.

This will sort your problem.

Tim..

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Tim..

if it won't work with the red key then you need it reprogrammed as a minimum (ford dealer)

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mrcheerful

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