Ignition reprogramming
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Ignition reprogramming
I bought a 1998 navigator for real cheap, only catch is that the previous owner said he lost the key so for some reason he started pulling the ignition/column apart. The ring the reads the chip in the key is gone and everything is mangled. My question is, if I buy a new steering column for it with the key, will I have to reprogram the computer to work with the new key? If not, how should I go about this? Thank you in advanced!
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will I have to reprogram the computer to work with the new key?
You'd probably be better off getting a complete lock cylinder set (doors and ignition) that will come with pre-cut keys and replace the transceiver for the PATS system. If you replace the whole steering column, even if it comes with keys, you still have a different lock on the door(s).
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I forgot to mention that the previous found the key after wrecking the column, so I can still get in with the key. If I held the old key up to the new transceiver while cranking it with the new key, would that work?
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You can use a Bluetooth ELM327 adapter plugged into the diagnostic port and Forscan to program a new key.
I just did this a few weeks ago for my 2006 Navigator since it came with only one key. I had a new key cut at the Ford dealer, brought it home then did the PATS programming in my garage. You need the Forscan program on a laptop, the app is a lite version. Both version are free.
I just did this a few weeks ago for my 2006 Navigator since it came with only one key. I had a new key cut at the Ford dealer, brought it home then did the PATS programming in my garage. You need the Forscan program on a laptop, the app is a lite version. Both version are free.
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You can use a Bluetooth ELM327 adapter plugged into the diagnostic port and Forscan to program a new key.
I just did this a few weeks ago for my 2006 Navigator since it came with only one key. I had a new key cut at the Ford dealer, brought it home then did the PATS programming in my garage. You need the Forscan program on a laptop, the app is a lite version. Both version are free.
I just did this a few weeks ago for my 2006 Navigator since it came with only one key. I had a new key cut at the Ford dealer, brought it home then did the PATS programming in my garage. You need the Forscan program on a laptop, the app is a lite version. Both version are free.
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Should work with your Vgate.
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I install the expedition steering column, made a non-chipped key for the ignition. When I hold the original key next to the ignition while turning it on, if the antitheft light is not blinking, the vehicle start. Thank you all for your helpful words and I hope my experience also help you guys.
https://youtu.be/ERToO6P0oRY
https://youtu.be/ERToO6P0oRY
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I install the expedition steering column, made a non-chipped key for the ignition. When I hold the original key next to the ignition while turning it on, if the antitheft light is not blinking, the vehicle start. Thank you all for your helpful words and I hope my experience also help you guys.
https://youtu.be/ERToO6P0oRY
https://youtu.be/ERToO6P0oRY
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i had had to replace the column because it was torn apart, the key tumbler was pulled out and broken, and it was a mess.
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