Parting out a vehicle with a failed security/theft system?

Asked by Anarch99 Oct 29, 2020 at 06:48 AM about the 2001 Ford Explorer XLT 4WD

Question type: Car Customization

So my aunt gave me a free 2001 Ford Explorer bc
it’s anti theft system in the steering wheel failed and
it refuses to start the engine. I believe the issue is
that the sensor in the column no longer works and
it’s not worth replacing. However, I was wondering
if I would be able to transplant the engine, 5.0 v8,
transmission, axles, etc and make it work without
the theft system? The plan is to put everything in an
old scout I have sitting around. Maybe if I put in a
custom(painless) wiring harnesses would I be able
to make the engine and everything work?

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lincolnscott49 answered 4 years ago

The ignition is programed to the egnition key. Sounds like a bad key only. I would install a new ignition and program it to the new key first. Or have a locksmith make you a new key and program the PCM to it

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