Theft Light Flashing After Changing Cluster?

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Old 09-04-2008, 08:08 PM
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Theft Light Flashing After Changing Cluster?

I put a used instrument cluster in my 1999 F150. Now the theft light flashes fast with the key on, and the truck won't start.
 
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Well, duh...

The cluster and the PCM have to be linked to each other using the dealer's diagnostic computer.

You only have two choices: Reinstall the original cluster and drive it to the dealer for them to do the swap (if they will) or tow it to a dealer and have them do the work.

Be sure you take at least two PATS keys with you.

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Old 09-04-2008, 11:37 PM
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Do you know if this can be done with a SnapOn scanner?
 
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Old 09-04-2008, 11:41 PM
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i dont believe you can do it with just a snapon scanner
it needs to be done with a dealerships ids, pds what ever they use
it needs to be programmed with the info from the old cluster i believe
and the pats system has to have a perimeter reset
 



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