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Ford PATS Delete (1996+) in California

Ship your module from Los Angeles or anywhere in California — we complete the work in 24 hours and ship it back at the return speed you choose at checkout — standard to overnight.

$199 flat 24-Hour Turnaround ~2-3 day USPS from CA
Text Before You Buy

Why California customers mail in ford pats delete (1996+)

California has roughly 31 million registered vehicles, and European luxury (BMW, Mercedes, Audi) make up much of what Los Angeles-area shops and owners mail us. Domestic work like ford pats delete (1996+) runs high-volume across California — we see a steady stream out of Los Angeles, San Francisco Bay Area, San Diego. Cross-country west — about 2-3 days each way.

Metros we serve in California

Los AngelesSan Francisco Bay AreaSan DiegoSacramento

California at a glance

  • ~31M registered vehicles statewide
  • Most common: European luxury (BMW, Mercedes, Audi)
  • California requires a biennial Smog Check emissions inspection in most counties through the BAR program.

What you get

  • PATS check permanently disabled at the PCM level
  • Engine starts with any compatible mechanical key (no transponder needed)
  • Full OBD-II + emissions readiness retained
  • Original PCM data archived 90 days for reversal
  • 24-hour bench turnaround
  • Return shipping your choice at checkout — standard, 2-day, or overnight
  • Photo of completed work

Shipping timeline — California ↔ Arlington TX

USPS Priority routes west through the Southwest network; usually 2-3 days given the distance. Typical round-trip from Los Angeles or anywhere in California:

  1. Day 0

    You ship

    USPS Priority from CA, ~$12

  2. Day 2-3

    We receive

    Workshop opens + inspects

  3. Day 3

    Work done

    24-hour bench turnaround

  4. ~Day 7

    Back to you

    Return speed you chose at checkout

California FAQ

Common questions from customers shipping from California.

How long does shipping take from California to your Arlington TX workshop?
USPS Priority Mail from Los Angeles, CA reaches our Arlington workshop in about 2-3 business days. USPS Priority routes west through the Southwest network; usually 2-3 days given the distance. We start work the same day your module arrives and ship back next business day at the return speed you chose at checkout.
How much does it cost to ship a module from California?
USPS Priority flat-rate from California to Arlington TX runs about $12. The customer pays shipping to us; return shipping back to California is selected at checkout — $14.95 standard (3-5 business days), $29.95 UPS 2-Day, or $74.95 UPS Next Day Air, flat nationwide. Cross-country west — about 2-3 days each way.
Do you accept ford pats delete (1996+) modules from California?
Yes — we receive modules from Los Angeles, San Francisco Bay Area, San Diego, Sacramento and the rest of California regularly. With about 31 million registered vehicles statewide, European luxury (BMW, Mercedes, Audi) are the bulk of what we see from California.
Is there a ford pats delete (1996+) shop in Los Angeles I should use instead?
Most Los Angeles shops don't keep the bench equipment for ford pats delete (1996+) — they'd forward the module to a specialist anyway, which adds a markup and a middleman. Going direct to us is usually faster and cheaper. Cross-country west — about 2-3 days each way.
Does California vehicle inspection or emissions testing affect this service?
California requires a biennial Smog Check emissions inspection in most counties through the BAR program. Our service is bench module programming only — you remain responsible for your vehicle's compliance with all California and federal requirements.
Will the THEFT light still flash on the dashboard?
On most PCMs we can disable the light too. On some early EEC-V PCMs, the THEFT indicator is hardwired to the receiver — if your specific PCM has this, the light may stay on but the engine starts normally. We tell you upfront before shipping back if your PCM falls in this category.
Engine swap — Coyote into Fox Body or Mustang II?
Yes, this is one of the most common reasons for the service. PATS delete on the Coyote PCM lets it run cleanly in a chassis that doesn't have PATS wiring (Fox Body, SN95 V8 swap, classic-truck Coyote swap, etc.).

Full details

See the complete Ford PATS Delete (1996+) service page

Compatibility list, what it fixes / doesn't fix, shipping instructions, warranty.

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Ship from California today

Pay now, get the Arlington TX shipping address by email, drop it in the mail. Full round-trip from Los Angeles: about a week.

(817) 678-3252