97 SHO - Need key cut

[qiksho]

Found this after searching:

Cycle ignition switch from RUN to OFF with a programmed key.
Within 15 seconds after this cycle, insert a new encoded key into ignition switch and turn to RUN or START.
If programming is successful, the THEFT Indicator will illuminate for two seconds and the control module will enable the vehicle to start.
Repeat until all chosen keys have been programmed, up to 16 keys total.
If programming is not successful, the THEFT Indicator will:
Flash for one minute if no key code is received. The key is either damaged or is a non-encoded key. (Try a new key and start procedure over again.)
Flash for 15 minutes if key code is received yet vehicle is disabled. The key was not programmed successfully. Start procedure over again.
If programming is not successful, possibly the new key was not inserted within 15 seconds, all 16 key codes have been stored, or the key is a non-encoded key. If the key was not encoded or inserted within 15 seconds, repeat procedure?"
Paul Nimz
'97 TR

The local locksmith wants 20 bucks for a cut key and another 30 to program. It appears the programming is really easy since I have 1 key for the car yet. Am I correct?

Thanks,

Brandyn

 

[Airborne]

It is my understanding you need two programmed keys to program a third key. And according to my ford operator manuals. With a wife that looses key regularly I make sure I always have three. To have a key cut is cheap. As far as your local locksmith price, too much for the cut key and cheap for the programming.

 

[qiksho]

Thanks for the info Airborne. I am in the same boat as you...only I have 1 key! LOL

Here is something I found on the V8 SHO site that leads me to believe the 98+ SHO's need two keys, but the 96/97 do not. http://v8sho.com/SHO/SpareKeyProgramming.htm

 

[luigisho]

Here is something I found on the V8 SHO site that leads me to believe the 98+ SHO's need two keys, but the 96/97 do not. http://v8sho.com/SHO/SpareKeyProgramming.htm

It's been a long time since I had my '97 but I think that 1 key/2 key thing is correct.

 

[qiksho]

I bought a blank off ebay, had a local hardware store cut it (for .99) and was able to program it with a single key. So it would appear that info about the 96 &97 only needing a single key for programming a new one is true.

 

[dohcsable]

If Paul said it works that way, I'd bet money on that being right.....