sercurity system wont let the truck start

1997 DODGE DAKOTA
240,000 MILES
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PAUL DAVIS 43920
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what can i do for it
Aug 26, 2012 at 2:26 PM
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is it factory or aftermarket??

Roy
Aug 26, 2012 at 2:28 PM
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PAUL DAVIS 43920
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factory security ......can i bypass it
Aug 26, 2012 at 2:34 PM
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PAUL DAVIS 43920
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factory system
Aug 26, 2012 at 2:42 PM
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not really. neither one of your fobs work???

try removing the negative battery cable, then turn the ignition to the on position and re install the cable. turn it to start and see if it starts.

Roy
Aug 26, 2012 at 2:42 PM
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PAUL DAVIS 43920
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whats a fobs
Aug 26, 2012 at 3:05 PM
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attached to the key. like a remote control.

Roy
Aug 26, 2012 at 3:06 PM
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PAUL DAVIS 43920
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dont have a remote for it
Aug 26, 2012 at 3:14 PM
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did you try what i asked??

Roy
Aug 26, 2012 at 3:16 PM
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PAUL DAVIS 43920
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yes i tried it .....it wont star
Aug 26, 2012 at 3:20 PM
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are you sure it is the security issue?? what are the symtoms??

Roy
Aug 26, 2012 at 3:25 PM
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PAUL DAVIS 43920
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it will fire but wont run ......and the security light keeps blinking
Aug 26, 2012 at 3:25 PM
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you need to start at basics. fuel pressure test, compression and spark. you need all three to run.

is the check engine light on?? if so, what are the codes??

Roy
Aug 26, 2012 at 3:27 PM
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PAUL DAVIS 43920
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no the check engine light is not on ........
Aug 26, 2012 at 3:31 PM
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ok, and the rest?????

Roy
Aug 26, 2012 at 3:32 PM
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PAUL DAVIS 43920
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the security light is blinkin.....the headlights flashin and it wont run .....is there any other issues that would cause the security to blink
Aug 26, 2012 at 3:43 PM
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you are going to need a shop to further assist you as there is nothing you can do beyond this.

Roy
Aug 26, 2012 at 3:51 PM
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PAUL DAVIS 43920
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thank u for ur help
Aug 26, 2012 at 3:58 PM
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good luck
Aug 26, 2012 at 4:01 PM
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