netman

Is there a way to disable the anti-theft on a 2001 Ranger? The owners
manual says turning the key to position 4 does a "manual disable" but it
seems to re-enable it when you turn the key back to the lock position.

Thanks,

Ken

sidewinder

Just for curiosity, why would you want to disable it?

lugnut

He may have a large Rotweiler that likes the truck. Lugnut

pkurtz2

He probably wants to NOT have to buy a $40.00 key if he loses one. If you
disable anti-theft then you can use a regular cut key from Wal-Mart to start
the vehicle. However, there is no way to disable this. Its built into the
computer.

lugnut

I also wish it could be disabled at owner discretion. I
have never in 45 years of driving experienced a theft. I
always lock the door and put the keys in my pocket just like
my dad taught me and avoid places where I should not be as
much as possible. I do not like the idea of force security
measures any mor ethan I like standing in line to be frisked
and questioned like a commom criminal just because I bought
my ticket with cash.

Lugnut

stephen n.

You have either been very lucky or you live in an area that is safer
than most. You don't have to leave your doors unlocked and the keys in
the ignition to have your car broken into or stolen. Cars theft occurs
in every part of every urban centre.

Stephen N.

whitelightning

That sure is the truth, spoken with fond memories of a '86 Shelby Dodge
Omni GLHS that someone liked more than me, right out of my driveway, in a
good neighborhood.

Whitelightning