Remote no start lights blink?

Tiny
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  • 2010 FORD F-150
  • 5.4L
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 2,015 MILES
1press remote lights blink or cycle but no start 215km
Thursday, January 8th, 2026 AT 1:41 PM

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Tiny
KEN L
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Most of the time when this happens the battery is bad and needs to be replaced, I would take the battery to the auto parts store for load testing. If the battery is okay check the hood switch, if the hood is open the truck will not crank and blink the lights. You must press the brake pedal before cranking, you probably know this but I need to mention it. Can I ask if the security light is flashing? I have seen the PATS system disable the starter and blink the lights as well. If you can lets do a CAN scan.

CAN SCAN - https://youtu.be/u-4syLc-ifQ

This will let us know for sure what is going on. Let us know how it goes, Ken
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Friday, January 9th, 2026 AT 9:56 AM
Tiny
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Thanks. The problem is that the truck doesn't start with remote! I have no power to hood switch. What feeds it?
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Friday, January 30th, 2026 AT 9:25 AM
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KEN L
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Is the remote start after market? If so this can be the problem, I have seen many aftermarket remote starts just stop working, no code of course because the computer does not recognize the feature. This truck does not have a hood switch in the security system so the system must be aftermarket which is the problem. Please send me an image of the remote so I can tell for sure.
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Saturday, January 31st, 2026 AT 8:54 AM

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