Lost original truck keys for 2001 F150 truck. I had a new key made that unlocks both doors, and ignition but will not start the truck. Computer needs to be programmed to allow this key to start it. I understand that it is not recognizing this key, therefore, computer is not allowing current required to spark it up.
2007-06-27 17:32:42 · 4 answers · asked by Rastaraf12 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Ford
Bikertrash is not really correct there, you go to the FORD dealership and expect to pay some money, they charge a astronomical amount of money for a key. Now, you have a key, with a big holder then its a "Transponer Key" which is just like a laser cut key. NO ONE CAN STEAL IT. I have one of those, they key cost me 1.50 and 35.00 to program it for my truck. If you just a have a small regular key, then there goes a 1.50. Go to your locol locksmith, and they will be able to do it. DEFFINATLY cheaper then FORD.
2007-06-28 04:49:11 · answer #1 · answered by Preston 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If you lost the original keys you are S.O.L. Assuming you now have no programed keys you will need to have a Ford dealer hook up a computer and program the new key. Since most dealers put the porkins to you for doing this, have 2 keys programed so you have a spare. The PATS system on your vehicle is fairly sophisticated and having worked for a Ford dealer for the last 16 years I know of no other way around this procedure.
2007-06-28 04:17:45 · answer #2 · answered by bikertrash 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I agree with bikertrash 100%. If you lost BOTH keys, you will need to have new keys cut, AND PROGRAMMED at a Ford dealer using IDS. There is NO way of "defeating" or "bypassing" the PATS module unless you happen to be the engineer who understands the exact program strategy, and the information/equipment to defeat it. Yes, I agree it's a small fortune to pay, but it also cuts down on the number of people misplacing their keys, and most impotrantly, THEFTS. Yes, you can get a generic key cut to work on the doors etc., but it's useless if it won't start the vehicle. Hope this helps.
2007-06-28 06:00:02 · answer #3 · answered by Ford Goddess 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it should have something in manual in glove compartment
2007-06-28 00:34:36 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋