Chip in the key?
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Chip in the key?
I have a early 99 F350, and I dont think I have a chip in the key, but everyone on the phone when I call fo an alarm says I do. Do I? I have an 2000 Expedition also, and the key is alot bigger, and I have a theft light in the expy that flashes. Tha 99 350 does not have either....Just a plastic coated key. So what do you guys think?
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If your key is small, chances are you don't have a chip. To check for sure, just go get a new key made at a hardware store. If you have a chip the new simple key will just spin the engine but it won't start. I know because I had and extra key made for my 99 F150 once, knowing that it wouldn't start the engine, but it would open the door in case I ever locked the keys in the truck. Just for kicks I tried it in the ignition and the engine would turn over but not start. Pop in the chiped key and away it would go.
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Originally Posted by dmgiff
I'm almost positive you don't have a chip in that key. You could go make a copy and then see if it works to be sure, but I have an 04 and I don't have a chip...
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Originally Posted by B_7700_4X4
If your key is small, chances are you don't have a chip. To check for sure, just go get a new key made at a hardware store. If you have a chip the new simple key will just spin the engine but it won't start. I know because I had and extra key made for my 99 F150 once, knowing that it wouldn't start the engine, but it would open the door in case I ever locked the keys in the truck. Just for kicks I tried it in the ignition and the engine would turn over but not start. Pop in the chiped key and away it would go.
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My 03' super duty DOES NOT have a chipped key. I am almost positive that none of the SD's did.....not sure about the 05's
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chip key ?
this is from an old reply to a thread on pats key's
as far as a "chip key", if you look at the top of the key it has an offset hole. Meaning where the key ring goes thru it, its to one side. another give away is the little rectangular cutout at the base of the key shaft. thats where the "transponder" hides. I hope this bit of info will help others.
as far as a "chip key", if you look at the top of the key it has an offset hole. Meaning where the key ring goes thru it, its to one side. another give away is the little rectangular cutout at the base of the key shaft. thats where the "transponder" hides. I hope this bit of info will help others.
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Originally Posted by B_7700_4X4
If your key is small, chances are you don't have a chip. To check for sure, just go get a new key made at a hardware store. If you have a chip the new simple key will just spin the engine but it won't start. I know because I had and extra key made for my 99 F150 once, knowing that it wouldn't start the engine, but it would open the door in case I ever locked the keys in the truck. Just for kicks I tried it in the ignition and the engine would turn over but not start. Pop in the chiped key and away it would go.
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My '05 SD Harley has a chip. My old '99 F150 had a chip too. Easy way to tell is you'll have a key that has a larger plastic body. Along the top edge of the key body you'll see a little plastic plug. I've never pulled mine apart but my '05 and '99 had this plug and I would guess the chip is tucked away in there.
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I think the question is about the Expy's key. The answer is yes your Expy has a chipped key. I had the same model before my current F250. The shop should still be able to put in the alarm. There is a bypass module on most alarms that will let you use the remote start feature. It will just take them a little longer to install.