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Old Apr 3, 2011 | 03:06 AM
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Factory Remote Start PATS Key Question

Hi there I have a 08 Explorer with factory remote start (Gold System) and was wondering if it bypasses the PATS (Securilock) or if I still need to have a PATS key to start the truck. And also if i try to start the truck without a PATS key what will happen. Would the truck just not start or would it go into theft mode or something. Thanks
 
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Old Apr 3, 2011 | 10:34 AM
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The remote start emulates a PATS key and gets programmed as an "additional key." It does not bypass the PATS, you still must have a programmed PATS key to start the engine.
 
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Old Apr 3, 2011 | 12:37 PM
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okay but if you try to start with a non pats key will it lock up and have to get taken to ford or will nothing happen.
 
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Old Apr 3, 2011 | 08:52 PM
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The PATS will not permanently lock out the system. You may need to wait half an hour, but you will be able to later start the engine with the OEM key.

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