Many vehicles come with an anti-theft feature. The cause for some vehicles system engaging is something as simple as dirt on the key, hitting the wrong pin, and the car not being in Park.
hi I am working on a nissan maxima 1996, I put a transmission in and it's not starting, the antitheft light is blinking very fast.
Yes, blinking means the alarm system is armed and working.
you have a cylinder misfire
It blinks to let people know you have an anti theft device on that car. Or at least make them think you do even if it's just for show.
that is normal I have three fords in my driveway including a 99 Windstar and they all do it. ======================================================== Just adding to the answer ( once the doors are locked )
If your check engine light is blinking with the engine running that means an engine cylinder misfire has been detected . You will need to have your Ford Windstar scanned for any trouble codes to help diagnose and then repair the problem . You can drive it in to have it repaired , just drive in a moderate fashion ( avoid any rapid acceleration or deceleration because you can damage the catalytic converter )
Blinking red light signifies alertness or danger.
To reset the anti-theft system on a 2001 Ford Windstar, first ensure that the vehicle is in the "Off" position. Then, turn the ignition to the "On" position without starting the engine. Leave it in this position for about 10 minutes until the anti-theft light stops blinking and stays on. Finally, turn the ignition back to the "Off" position, and then start the vehicle to complete the reset.
Check engine light on steady = have your vehicle checked.If it is blinking = have your vehicle checked now.=============================================Just adding to the answer :If your check engine light is blinking that means that an engine cylindermisfire has been detected . You can drive it in for repair , just avoid anyrapid acceleration or deceleration because you can damage the catalyticconverter
Stop. Treat the blinking red light as a stop sign.
brake light on dash blinking
Need to know which light is blinking.