Double Keys??
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Double Keys??
I was wondering about Ford Keys. A friend of mine years ago had a 80's model ford pickup and van. Since the keys were double sided, he told me that only one side of the key is actually used. Since the two vehicles used the same key blank he was able to go to a locksmith and have 1 key cut on 1 side of the new blank and the other key cut on the other side of the blank. He said when he did this he could use 1 key for both vehicles just depended on which way he put it in.
Is any of this true. If so, would it be possible to make a double key for a 99 ford Ranger and 99 Ford Explorer? (on the explorer I would have to tiewrap the pats key inside the antenna)
If anyone has any thoughts on this, let me know.
Is any of this true. If so, would it be possible to make a double key for a 99 ford Ranger and 99 Ford Explorer? (on the explorer I would have to tiewrap the pats key inside the antenna)
If anyone has any thoughts on this, let me know.
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From: fairbanks usa
it should work if you can get the pats key in the right place just the ignition and door lock cylinders use single sided tumblers. go ahead and try it would cost about $10 the only problem is your vehicles will be easier to steal.
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Just get a new PATS key cut for both vehicles (one side for each), and program both PATS systems for the new key. Each system will accept up to 8 different keys. That way you won't have to tie-wrap a key chip close to the PATS antenna.
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New ford keys use both sides of them to start the vehicle. The only manufacturer that i know of that you are still able to do that is on GM trucks. If I am not mistaken all GM truck keys open up two vehicles the one that it is sold for and one that is driving around somewhere in the world, but i dont think this leads people to go around trying all of there keys in different trucks but that is why I own a Ford.
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