Q: Problem with securilock / PATS system is driving me crazy!
I have an issue with the securilock system, which the ford dealer in my town can´t solve plus he wants to charge me a lot of money just to take a look at it and try to find something. Problem is that the securilock system activates WHILE I am driving. I know, how can it do that? Ford says that it is impossible for it to activate after the engine is on, but it is happening to me. It activates just for a few moment, less than a second and then turns off, making the engine jam for a brief moment but without turning it off completely. I know it is not a key issue because it also happens with the spare key. These has become a constant problem, happens like twice during every ride, and I fear it will end up hurting the transmission.
My car has an automatic transmission.
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