Basically it controls the power door locks, (Key fob / Key less entry), and the automatic head light feature as well as interior dome lighting.
mounted to the firewall behind the radio
The security module on 2002 Ford Explorer is on the passenger side, second row behind the seat belt panel.
The compass module, in your 2007 Ford edge, is a direction indicator. The module will tell you which way the vehicle is facing.
VTSS stands for vehicle theft security system
Ford does not willingly divulge such information even to mechanics in their own dealerships, in any case the module is "flashed" from a Ford specific scanner {NGS new generation star tester} with the correct up to date software card, the security module can be an integral part of the PCM {Power train control module} the GEM module {generic electronic control module, there are also body control modules, and in some cases the vehicle security is controlled by the instrument cluster module, all are accessed by the Ford specific scanner and even the best of aftermarket scanners cannot access the security centre or reflash it, to the best of my knowledge. When taking Ford training on this stuff, the course is called Pats training {passive anti theft system} If you would like to discuss this further I can be contacted directly at dadunn1105@shaw.ca
you can't,your vehicle has the "P.A.P.S" system,you have to take it to the dealer,sorry.
you cant you have to get a bypass module.
Anti theft module on Ford van is installed as a security measure. This will entail a cut-off and an alarm system which safeguards the van from possible theft.
In a 1998 Ford Explorer : The RAP module ( Remote Anti-theft Personality module ) is used with your anti-theft system and your keyless remotes ( each vehicle with keyless entry has it's own factory code )
So, a PATS module is located on a ford vehicle. A truck if I read correctly. It seems to be located underneathe the steering column, and has 4 wires. All these need to be together for this part of the vehicle to run.
On a 2001 Ford Explorer the airbag control module is located behind the passenger side kick panel (located to the right of the passengers right foot if seated in the vehicle).
I believe it's under the body of the vehicle toward the back