Ford Transit Forum

by **johnsgotwood** » Fri Dec 11, 2009 12:04 am

The PATS on my transit has been bypassed by the previous owner who probably lost the red key. I'm not concerned about the running of the van but I am a bit worried about my insurance. Obviously they would have allowed for my van to have this working as this info I pressume would be available to them on their database.

I am toying with the idea of taking it to ford and having the system reinstated with a new key. Is it possible for them to programme a new key or will it require a new module etc. Or am I just being paranoid?

by **rhubarb** » Fri Dec 11, 2009 12:21 am

why not just fit a hidden switch and perhaps a steering wheel lock, Stoplock, only about £25 :wink:

by **MrMPuk** » Fri Dec 11, 2009 1:01 am

Paranoid, it's not worth fook all anyway.

by **NoOrDiNaRy** » Fri Dec 11, 2009 1:09 am

MrMPuk wrote:Paranoid, it's not worth fook all anyway.

Mr Grumpy on top form i see :lol:

by **MrMPuk** » Fri Dec 11, 2009 1:11 am

NoOrDiNaRy wrote:
MrMPuk wrote:Paranoid, it's not worth fook all anyway.

Mr Grumpy on top form i see

Not really, in the eyes of an insuance company it really isn't.

by **NoOrDiNaRy** » Fri Dec 11, 2009 1:14 am

That maybe the case, but proud mk5 owners like myself have a bond formed with their van which they intend not to be broken by some small minded chancer!

by **Frag** » Fri Dec 11, 2009 1:17 am

MrMPuk wrote:
NoOrDiNaRy wrote:
MrMPuk wrote:Paranoid, it's not worth fook all anyway.

Mr Grumpy on top form i see

Not really, in the eyes of an insuance company it really isn't.

Don`t stop them going missing & like most things can be gotten round but PATS is Thatcham Cat 2 immobiliser spec,must affect insurance somehow?
I realise they won`t know yours isn`t actually working......