pats key can't program
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You may be able to answer my next question: If I go to the dealer and ask them to re-set my ECM and the 2 keys that I have, will that wipe out any other keys that have been previously programed? I don't like the idea of having keys floating around for my truck.
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**Update**
I wanted to post this update as I have solved my problem with the programming issue... it seems the first key I purchased on eBay was defective. I purchased a second key (from a different seller) and took the key to have it cut at the local hardware store, and it programed without a hitch.
If you are interested in the sellers of either the good or the bad key you can look up my feedback on eBay by searching for "Ida-Boy" and finding the sellers.
Thanks to all for you reply's...
If you are interested in the sellers of either the good or the bad key you can look up my feedback on eBay by searching for "Ida-Boy" and finding the sellers.
Thanks to all for you reply's...
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I wanted to post this update as I have solved my problem with the programming issue... it seems the first key I purchased on eBay was defective. I purchased a second key (from a different seller) and took the key to have it cut at the local hardware store, and it programed without a hitch.
If you are interested in the sellers of either the good or the bad key you can look up my feedback on eBay by searching for "Ida-Boy" and finding the sellers.
Thanks to all for you reply's...
If you are interested in the sellers of either the good or the bad key you can look up my feedback on eBay by searching for "Ida-Boy" and finding the sellers.
Thanks to all for you reply's...
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got some wrong info in this thread.
go here for a full review of how the PATS system works and how to program it.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/9...pats-info.html - if all else fails, the Owners Manual says it pretty clearly IMO
as for the PCM being "full"...no. It will hold 8 keys maximum as Shorebird said. however, when you enter the programming mode, all keys get deleted from the system except the 2 used to enter the programming mode. The PATS module then has 6 additional slots that can be utilized. This happens every time you enter the programming mode. So be sure to have all keys at that time or you'll have keys that won't work until they get re-programmed to the truck
Sorry you ended up with a defective key. But luckily it was a relatively simple fix. I've been buying those eBay PATS keys for years without any issues. I'd make the original seller refund/replace the bad key. especially as you've proved it was his product that was faulty.
go here for a full review of how the PATS system works and how to program it.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/9...pats-info.html - if all else fails, the Owners Manual says it pretty clearly IMO
as for the PCM being "full"...no. It will hold 8 keys maximum as Shorebird said. however, when you enter the programming mode, all keys get deleted from the system except the 2 used to enter the programming mode. The PATS module then has 6 additional slots that can be utilized. This happens every time you enter the programming mode. So be sure to have all keys at that time or you'll have keys that won't work until they get re-programmed to the truck
Sorry you ended up with a defective key. But luckily it was a relatively simple fix. I've been buying those eBay PATS keys for years without any issues. I'd make the original seller refund/replace the bad key. especially as you've proved it was his product that was faulty.
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Thank you!!!
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