**You must have two original keys to perform this procedure.ġ.Insert an existing (working) key into the ignition cylinder.Ģ.Turn the ignition cylinder ON (RUN) and back to OFF. After the first two keys are programmed, additional keys can be entered individually by following the instructions for adding duplicate keys (below). Two new keys should be ready because the system requires a minimum of two keys in the program. There are two ten minute delays involved while this device erases all existing key programming and sets up the vehicle computer to accept new key codes. It has replaced ALL the previous electronic key codes and is the ONLY key programmed into the vehicles computer.ġ.Insert an existing key into the ignition cylinder.Ģ.Turn the ignition cylinder to ON (RUN) and back to OFF.ģ.Remove the existing key and, within 15 seconds, insert the new key and turn it to ON (RUN).Ĥ.The security light will light up for two seconds to indicate success in programming the key into the vehicle.ĥ.Don’t attempt to start the vehicle with any key for at least 1 minute.įor Ford keys (Later 1998-newer Ford, Lincoln, Mercury)ġ.In order to initiate a new master key, this will require the use of the Ford Module Programming Application. The dash will flash for fifteen more minutes.Ĥ.After the security light stops flashing the third time, the new key has been programmed into the vehicles computer and will operate the car. Turn the ignition cylinder to OFF and then back ON (RUN) position. The security light on the dash will flash for fifteen more minutes.ģ.When the security light stops flashing, you have FIVE minutes to start the next step. Turn the ignition cylinder OFF and then back to the ON (RUN) position. The security light on the dash will flash for fifteen minutes.Ģ.When the security light stops flashing, you have FIVE minutes to start the next step. If you want to initiate a new master key….ġ.Insert new key into ignition cylinder and turn it to the ON (RUN) position.
Ease cannot confirm that these procedures work for every year and model listed.įor Ford keys (1996 -early 1998 Ford, Lincoln, Mercury)
NOTE: These instructions may apply to more or less vehicles than those listed above. There is a computer chip inside of the key, and without that you will NOT be able to start the vehicle - even if you have a regular (non-PATS) key with the correct cuts, it will not work.įor convenience, Included is a list of other vehicles that these instructions apply:įord Contour ‘98–up,F-150 ‘98-up,Ford Crown Victoria ’97-up,Ford Escort 99-up,Ford Excursion ‘00-up,Ford Expedition ‘98–up,Ford Explorer ’98-up,Ford Focus ‘00-up,Ford Mustang ’96-up,Ford Ranger ’98-up,Ford Taurus ’96-up,Ford Windstar ’98-up,Lincoln Continental ’98-up,Lincoln LS ’00-up,Lincoln Mark VIII ’98-up ,Lincoln Navigator ’98-up,Lincoln Town Car ’98-up,Mercury Grand Marquis ’97-up,Mercury Mountaineer ’98-up,Mercury Mystique ’98-up,Mercury Sable ’96-up It is a security feature found on most (if not all) new Ford products, and what it does is disable your vehicle’s starter unless your specially programmed key is used to start the vehicle. PATS is an acronym that stands for Passive Anti-Theft System (Ford also calls this SecuriLock).
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