hi i have a n reg td lx 1.8. it says that it has factory fitted ammoberliser but not really sure if it comes on. i havent got a phob just the keys. there is a red light that goes out next to the clock but after maybe 20 secs on driving away is this to say the immoberliser has gone off?

rich, June 2007

Hi

You might have PATS fitted, March 1995 onwards was the introduction for the Mondeo TD so theres a very good chance your car has it unless it was sitting around at a dealers waiting to be registered.

To tell if it has got PATS:

What does the red light do when you remove the key? Does it start flashing every few seconds?

Look on the end of both your key, is there a red spot?

If there is then your Mondeo has the first generation PATS immobiliser system.

PATS = Passive Anti Theft System or its early name was Safeguard.

PATS cuts the starter motor ( & other engine electronics ) so the engine wouldnt even turn over if the immobiliser was still armed.

Lee, June 2007