98 Cobra PATS problem, NEED HELP!

[svtcobralover]

Ok, as with any 16 year old car it's expected to run into a few problems. Well today as I was pulling out of a shopping plaza as its pouring down rain, my 98 cobra decides to shut itself off. It will crank but just wont start. I noticed the theft light is flashing when trying to crank it over. From my experience, my best guess is that it's the PATS. I had someone crank the car as I pulled one of the plug wires off the coil pack and I had no spark. I have a brand new battery in the car, as I installed it about a month ago.
The thing I find odd is that I tried checking all the fuses with the ignition on, but there is absolutely no power at all to any fuse. Is this another indicator that it's the PATS? I also tried to put the car stock tune back in, but my SCT handheld says that there's a power issue, so I can't even load anything onto the computer.

Any help is appreciated guys.

 

[SVTCOBRA9629]

Damn, well buddies car had the same issue but was a crown Vic. It was the sensor that reads the key code to allow it to starts(pats). Replaced it and car is fine now. Hope this helps.

 

[brucesvt]

My old cobra did the same thing, had the car keys re-made and programed. that did the trick for me. hope this helps

 

[svtcobralover]

How much does that cost?

 

[SVTCOBRA9629]

Forgot to mention along with the new sensor we changed out the ignition then had ford program those keys to the car. Not sure on price but i do know it was around 150-165 bucks.

 

[svtcobralover]

Any other help guys? Could really use it.

 

[mwolson]

I'd replace the key sensor first. That's probably what failed.

 

[svtcobralover]

I'd replace the key sensor first. That's probably what failed.

I can't seem to find a key sensor on autozone's website, am I looking for the right part? Or do I need to get it from the ford dealer? I really want to try and buy some parts tomm, as it's my only day off this week and would really like to get it started.

 

[mwolson]

I'd just grab one from a junkyard.

 

[Tabres]

I can't seem to find a key sensor on autozone's website, am I looking for the right part? Or do I need to get it from the ford dealer? I really want to try and buy some parts tomm, as it's my only day off this week and would really like to get it started.

I significantly doubt whether you'd find this item at an AutoZone. This is what you're looking for. It's called the PATS transciever.

Pretty easy part to fit. Be honest with you, I think I may still have one sitting around in my basement that I know is in working condition.

 

[svtcobralover]

If I go to a junkyard, can I just install it and be good to go or do I still need to have the car reprogrammed?

 

[Tabres]

If I go to a junkyard, can I just install it and be good to go or do I still need to have the car reprogrammed?

If the transciever is truly your issue, then yes, you can install it without needing any further programming.