Has anyone here ever had the 1019 "Unlock ECM Falied" error code? I just received my SCT X3 with custom tunes done by VMP Tuning, and whenever I try to program my pickup (2001 F150 5.4) it sits there trying to unlock the ECM for probably 20-25 minutes and then it comes up with this error code. What are some possible causes for this error code?

Thanks for your time.

 

I have had that when I turn the key to acc rather than on.

 

Rufus indicated one.

Here are some others;

http://www.allfordmustangs.com/forum...gnize-ecm.html

http://www.svtperformance.com/forums...ning-help.html

http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forums...ease-help.html

... there are many, many more (Google/Search criteria = the exact error message)

If it's not something simple like key position, you'll need to contact VMP and/or SCT.

Good luck.

 

My "Unlock ECM Failed" is apparently caused by the PCM making the determination that theft is occurring and setting a P1260 - 'Theft Detected - Vehicle Immobilized' code. At that time the SCT X3 responded with "SCT error 1019 - Unlock ECM Failed".

I have found lots of discussion on this subject but no solution short of towing the vehicle to the Ford dealer to have the PCM reflashed.

I found some comments on 'disconnecting battery' and 'touching ground cable to positive post of the battery' but that seems a little simple for what Ford considered a very sophisticated security system.

What was the solution to the OP's original problem or any other input to the PATS problem?