PATS KEY Programing

[naval-avi8or]

Paul,

I have read your info over on v8sho but would like more info if you got it.

I justed purchased two new key blanks. I currently only have the one that I recieved when I bought the car.

Can I still program the new keys after having them cut (any hints as to who will cut them). By just following the second portion of the post on v8sho or is there something else I will have to do. I was told by one seller of the keys that I must have both original keys to reprogram any new ones or I will be making a trip to FORD.

Thanks
Curtis

 

[Mr Anonymous]

'96-'97 require only one working PATS key to program additional keys, '98-'99 require two. For '98-'99 with only one key you'll need an NGS to do a re-master and program the second key (silly to pay a dealer to do more than one extra key since once you have two it's easy to do yourself).

Any local locksmith can cut the keys. Usually if you bring your own blanks they'll do them for free or at most $1.00/ea.

 

[SHOZ123]

Not sure what year you have. Here is the +'98 procedure.

NOTE: If the steps are not performed as outlined, the programming procedure will end.



NOTE: Ignition keys must have correct mechanical key cut for the vehicle and must be a PATS encoded key.



Insert first programmed ignition key into ignition lock cylinder and turn ignition switch from OFF to RUN (maintain ignition switch in RUN for 1 second.

Turn ignition switch to OFF and remove first key from ignition lock cylinder.

Within 5 seconds of turning the ignition switch to OFF, insert the second programmed ignition key into the ignition lock cylinder and turn the ignition switch from OFF to RUN (maintain ignition switch in RUN for 1 second).

Turn ignition switch to OFF and remove second key from ignition lock cylinder.

Within 10 seconds of turning the ignition lock cylinder to OFF, insert the unprogrammed ignition key (new key) into the ignition lock cylinder and turn the ignition switch from OFF to RUN (maintain ignition switch in RUN for 1 second).

If it is desired to program additional key(s), repeat the Key Programming Procedure from the beginning.


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Here is the '96-'97 procedure.

NOTE: Encoded keys must have correct mechanical key cut for vehicle.



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.

 

[naval-avi8or]

Here is the '96-'97 procedure.

NOTE: Encoded keys must have correct mechanical key cut for vehicle.

Paul,

Can you expand on the ENCODED key.

Here's what I purchased for my 97:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/e...m=320011145369&ih=011&sspagename=STRK:MEWN:IT

Thanks Curtis

 

[SHOZ123]

Encoded key means the first one initialized and the one used to teach the others. I guess that warning is there for the Ford techs that may try and use a key that doesn't fit?????

Says you can have up to 16 keys programmed per vehicle......

 

[naval-avi8or]

Encoded key means the first one initialized and the one used to teach the others. I guess that warning is there for the Ford techs that may try and use a key that doesn't fit?????

Says you can have up to 16 keys programmed per vehicle......

Well I plan on doing it myself. I only have the one key that came with the car when I bought it (other was missing). I assum it would be the encoded key required to program the two new ones. Then all I will need to do is get the two new ones cut with the original and go thru the second portion of your post above/v8sho instructions.