Red Hand Symbol

[genx2g]

all of a sudden my car has a red hand symbol pop up on the dash and wont let me lock or unlock my car?

Can anyone please explain this to me

[Dagabond]

Did it also lock the glovebox?...

[genx2g]

is that a serious question? if so, I dont know didnt check.

[Bizkets is Drunk?]

^^^ good one dags.<br />have a look in your fraud manual

[Rab]

Immobilizer - am sure there was a thread about the same issue in the last week or so. Will try and find it

[Rab]

Can't find anything - might have been another forum. I think battery charge was a thing to check

[Adran]

I had this problem in my au ute which has something to do with the old au keys where the battery in the key will drain to a level it does not deactivate the car immobiliser... Hope this helps

[f-wolf]

This light is the security indicator & is activated for 3 seconds when the ignition is first turned to the ON position. The security indicator is continually flashed when the ignition is turned to the OFF position.

If the Security Indicator is always on and you can't start the car then the PCM (powertrain control module - main computer) and/or the BEM (body electronics module) has engaged the security system.
This is caused by a system malfunction. The system is quite complex and has many sensors and switches (called inputs) that could be the cause.

The next step is to have a Multifunction Output Test done to see what's causing the fault.
This is best done by your local Ford dealer as they have the correct tool to do it - called a WDS (worldwide diagnostic system).
Unfortunately there is nothing that you can do at home to rectify this.

From:

http://www.justanswer.com/ford/6n8tw-ford-falcon-warning-light-shape-human-hand-lit.html

[f-wolf]

Also... have you checked the battery in your:

Edited 05/02/14 11:27 PM by f-wolf

[Rab]

Haven't changed anything recently, pugged anything new in?

You were having similar troubles when you plugged in an OBDII?

Have heard with other vehicles that the system can do a random check of the system components - someone can change a head unit, seat etc and car works fine for a while - until the system check randomly queries the item that was changed. Then it kicks up the error.