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Old Dec 22, 2020 | 01:36 PM
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Starting system failure when key turned ON

2014 f350 platinum

When I go to start the truck I get the message "starting system failure" and no crank or start, but all the electronics work fine. If I use the remote start the truck starts up fine and everything works until I put the key it and turn to ON, then the same failure message comes up and the truck turns off. Batteries and fairly new and the problem occurs with both key FOBs. Any help would be appreciated thanks!
 
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Old Dec 22, 2020 | 01:58 PM
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Sounds like the PATs has lost the security info for the key you are using to attempt to start the truck. Do you have any additional keys you can try?
 
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Old Dec 22, 2020 | 02:16 PM
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i only have the two keys that come with the truck, and both do the same thing. What is the remedy if PAT lost security info?
 
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Old Dec 22, 2020 | 02:29 PM
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If both keys are "bad", could indicate maybe a bad BCM or just the loss of PATs info in the BCM. Could also possibly be the PATS transceiver.

Here is the procedure for replacing it...





If the PATS Transceiver doesn't correct the problem, you will need to have the PATs reprogrammed. If you have access to FORScan and an OBDII, you can perform the key reprogram. If no access to FORScan, then you might need to get a mobile locksmith to come to your location and reprogram the PATs.

Hope this helps...

 
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Old Dec 22, 2020 | 02:38 PM
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can new PATS transceivers be purchased?
 
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Old Dec 22, 2020 | 04:10 PM
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Yes, it can be purchased. It is called an Imobilizer.

https://parts.autonationfordwhitebea...RpZXNlbA%3D%3D

This may or may not be your problem but is a good starting point.
 
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Old Dec 22, 2020 | 04:23 PM
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thanks for your input! ill be trying to get one of those to replace.
 
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Old Dec 22, 2020 | 05:11 PM
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I hope it is your problem. It does seem common to your issue of two known good keys and neither work but remote start does work.

good luck
 
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