Help with keys
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Help with keys
Greetings,
Can a new ignition key be programmed in the field when no working keys are present? My only remaining key will unlock the doors and crank the engine, but it will not start my truck.
My truck is a 2000 Expedition XLT 4x4 6-code.
My only key was damaged yesterday when it was picked up by a large mechanical street sweeper. I carelessly left my motorcycle's tailbag unzipped, and my keyring fell in the path of the sweeper as I passed it on the expressway. My keyring was nearly pulverized before it was ejected from the sweeper, but my truck key survived physically unscathed. Grateful for that.
My truck is my only tow vehicle and I need it to pull a 6K# trailer for work
Can this be fixed in the field, or do I need to tow it to a dealer ..... and beg for priority service?
Thanks!
Can a new ignition key be programmed in the field when no working keys are present? My only remaining key will unlock the doors and crank the engine, but it will not start my truck.
My truck is a 2000 Expedition XLT 4x4 6-code.
My only key was damaged yesterday when it was picked up by a large mechanical street sweeper. I carelessly left my motorcycle's tailbag unzipped, and my keyring fell in the path of the sweeper as I passed it on the expressway. My keyring was nearly pulverized before it was ejected from the sweeper, but my truck key survived physically unscathed. Grateful for that.
My truck is my only tow vehicle and I need it to pull a 6K# trailer for work
Can this be fixed in the field, or do I need to tow it to a dealer ..... and beg for priority service?
Thanks!
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Thanks, guys. As you can guess I was a little freaked out. The 2nd locksmith I called came over, made a nice sharp key from my 15-year old worn out thing, and reprogrammed the truck using two new PATS keys.
I had a SuperChips tune loaded into the ECM, do I need to reload it now?
I had a SuperChips tune loaded into the ECM, do I need to reload it now?
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Yep, FORScan can program PATS keys. 
You need to request a "license" to open that feature up though, but it's free. I think they do it to help prevent criminals to use it to steal cars.
You need to request a "license" to open that feature up though, but it's free. I think they do it to help prevent criminals to use it to steal cars.
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yes I have just programmed 2 extra keys for my 99 Expedition. I used a Wifi adapter I found on Ebay for about $30. Forscan doesn’t work with all fords there is a list on the website.
here is the link:
Download FORScan
Mark
here is the link:
Download FORScan
Mark
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yes I have just programmed 2 extra keys for my 99 Expedition. I used a Wifi adapter I found on Ebay for about $30. Forscan doesn’t work with all fords there is a list on the website.
here is the link:
Download FORScan
here is the link:
Download FORScan
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try looking in Forscan's forum here :
FORScan forum ? View forum - Diagnostics and Maintenance using FORScan
First you have to register with the forum then you have to request the extended license by filling in a form and sending it to the administrator it doesn’t cost anything but can take a day or two the extended license is good for 2 months. After it expires if you still need it you can request another.
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This thread has all the instructions:
FORScan forum ? View topic - How to program PATS using FORScan v2.2.*
This thread tells you how to get an extended license:
FORScan forum ? View topic - Standard and Extended licenses for Windows
FORScan forum ? View topic - How to program PATS using FORScan v2.2.*
This thread tells you how to get an extended license:
FORScan forum ? View topic - Standard and Extended licenses for Windows
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