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INSTALLSUPPORT U.S. Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.88 Clarity of Response 9.86 Politeness 9.98 Response Time(hr) 5.9 --Last 90 Days(hr) 7.3 Total Questions 2432	I Specialize In The Service Application & Functions Of Aftermarket Car Alarms, Remote Starters & Keyless Entries. Allthough I Can Not Do Full Installation Technical Support Here, I will Answer General Questions On Installation, Or Malfunctioning Systems.
Rob Painter, ASE, CFL, CFEI U.S. Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.89 Clarity of Response 9.83 Politeness 9.94 Response Time(hr) 11.2 --Last 90 Days(hr) 24.3 Total Questions 936	My background in auto theft is extensive. I have been directly involved in the repair of over 10,000 theft recovered vehicles. I also do insurance investigation as to how a vehicle was last operated. My clients are insurance companies and attorneys. Was featured in the A & E auto theft documentary "Stealing Wheels" July 26, 2000. Has consulted with Daimler Chrysler steering column engineers to make their steering columns harder to defeat. Holds patent # 6,039,140 for 8 different variations to protect air bags from theft.

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INSTALLSUPPORT

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I Specialize In The Service Application & Functions Of Aftermarket Car Alarms, Remote Starters & Keyless Entries. Allthough I Can Not Do Full Installation Technical Support Here, I will Answer General Questions On Installation, Or Malfunctioning Systems.

Rob Painter, ASE, CFL, CFEI

U.S.

Available

My background in auto theft is extensive. I have been directly involved in the repair of over 10,000 theft recovered vehicles. I also do insurance investigation as to how a vehicle was last operated. My clients are insurance companies and attorneys. Was featured in the A & E auto theft documentary "Stealing Wheels" July 26, 2000. Has consulted with Daimler Chrysler steering column engineers to make their steering columns harder to defeat. Holds patent # 6,039,140 for 8 different variations to protect air bags from theft.

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Recent Answers

2012-02-09 PATS...again:

Hello, I see a slight little problem to your PATS analysis on this vehicle. The F-250, F-350, F-450 were not equipped with the ignition transponder system until 2008. Unless this truck is an anomaly

2012-02-08 locate and disable kill switch:

Common issue. Your PASSLOCK 1 system is in breach and needs to be bypassed. See www.GMPASSLOCK.com for more information and what you will need to get around this situation. Not aftermarket. (FYI

2012-02-03 2007 gmc 2500 dura max:

You will need to visit your local GM dealer. This has the PASSKEY 3 system in it and if in long tamper mode, would need a computer and the GM code writer programmer. Sorry, the newer trucks can be

2012-02-03 2001 Expedition - PATS?:

I answered this personally as well. Hi, It sounds like you are dealing with a multitude of incompetence from you Ford dealers. Not surprising. They are just parts changers and have no clue as to

2012-02-03 2000 Lincoln Navigator won't start:

ALARMTEK/FORD P.A.T.S. Q&A EMAIL AUTO RESPONDER: Subject: Your Email Request For Q&A On Ford SECURITY/PATS Tranponder/Key & Related Issues. ////////////////////// Ok, asked and answered many