Will not crank over after using a Slim Jim to get into the vehicle

2004 FORD EXPLORER SPORT TRAC
103,000 MILES • 4.0L • 6 CYL • AUTOMATIC
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STANGMAN1991
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I was in the process of checking fuses and bumped into to lock button and end up shutting the door and locked the keys in the truck. so I used a slim Jim to get in and it's no longer starting as in it has no power to the ignition at all, but it did before all of this happened. I checked the starter, fuses,relays, battery, but everything tested good. the engine light is on but was also on when it was starting. I haven't put a scanner on it yet. Also the anti theft light does blink.
Jul 11, 2020 at 8:27 AM
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KASEKENNY
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Sounds like you have an active security event which means we need to disarm it. I attached the process on how to do this but unfortunately we need to use a scan tool to access the module and enter it into the 10 minute delay process so that the PCM stops thinking it is trying to be stolen.

Take a look at this info and let me know if you have questions but more then likely this will need to go to a dealer or shop that has this tool that is able to do it unless you have one.
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Jul 11, 2020 at 9:19 AM