Im looking at getting a remote start alarm, and the guy said I have a chipped key. Now, I dont think I do cause the key for my 99 is alot smaller than the one for my 2000 expedition. Also I dont see the "theft" light flash on the dash. Anyone know if they are chipped in 99, but just look diffeent?

 

Super Duties do not have any anti theft devices. The keys are not chipped. I have a alarm installed with a ingition kill switch. Super Duties have no anti theft devices. I have a 03'....maybe 04's do but not 99' to 03'

 

no chip or anti-theft on my XL '04

 

Ive put remote starts in several 02/03s ,both f250s , that had p.a.t.s./securelock ,most didnt have it,when ordering my 04 it was an option on the dealers order sheet.

 

The chipped key is much larger,and has a small door,rectangular in shape on the end near the slot where your key ring will go through,the easiest way to verify if you have it or not is to go to the hardware store and get a plain steel key made if it will start your vehicle, it doesnt have it!( ford uses a "theft" light on most all there vehicles.)

 

I've always wondered about that "theft light". If it was stolen how am I going to see the light. lol

 

I have a "security package" which is bascially an alarm, kill switch, and LoJack, but I don't have a chipped key. My sis has an 03 Mustang, and her key is chipped is waaaaay bigger than mine.

I guess size really does matter when your key is small

 

If it is the thin key, u dont have it. They know this and if he still says it does, he just want to charge u more money.

 

As suggested above, go to a hardware store or wally world (walmart) and get a steel copy made of your key (it'll work - or at least mine does. I hate carrying that glob of plastic).

Take the copy to the guy and see what he says....

If he still says it's chipped, I think I'd look for my remote starter somewhere else.

 

Thanks for the help, I thought it didnt, but Im glad you guys cleared it all up

 

I lost my second key for the 00 X and found I will need to pay Ford an hours time to reprogram the new key(s). At Ford the PATS key's cost around $45 I was told, I got two keys shipped off ebay for $25.

I took the two blanks to the hardware store to have them cut and have a steel blank made. For the heck of it I thought I'd try the two PATS cut keys in the ingnition. The keys turned the motor over but didn't start. Got a price of $70 to have the new key programed and they will find the keyless entry code at the same time.

 

I have a 2003 F-250 and I have a chipped key.

 

Are you sure you need a chipped key? My original had a big plastic head - I didn't like carrying that lump of plastic so I went to Walmart and had a plain steel key cut for $1 (I figured even if it didn't work the ignition, it'd be a spare for the door that I could carry in my wallet).

When I tried it in the ignition, it worked fine - my dealer supplied key now sits on my dresser at home.

Before I'd shell over big bucks to the dealer (or anyone else) for chipped blanks and programming, I'd spend a buck at Walmart and see if it works...

 

All Excursions and some Super Duty trucks have them. If you put the PATS key next to a regular key you would see the diference. Like stated previously the chipped key has a little box by the key ring. Both style keys have a plastic top.