Spare Key Programming

Special Tool(s)

Fig 1: Identifying Special Tool(s)

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

NOTE: The Spare Key Programming Switch is a diagnostic tool-programmable switch that provides the capability to enable/disable the Spare Key Programming Procedure. This procedure is in the in this section under pare Key Programming. This programmable switch is provided as a convenience for rental company fleets or other fleet purchasers who may not want the Spare Key Programming procedure available to the vehicle driver.

NOTE: The spare key programming switch state can be viewed by PATS PID SPARE_KY.

Insert a programmed ignition key into the ignition switch lock cylinder and turn the ignition switch to the RUN position.
Enter diagnostic tool menu. Follow the SECURITY ACCESS PROCEDURE to obtain security access.

NOTE: The default setting on delivery of all new vehicles is < ENABLE >.

From diagnostic tool menu, select SPARE KEY PROGRAMMING SWITCH selection to desired setting:
- < ENABLE > Spare Key Programming Procedure is accessible.
- < DISABLE > Spare Key Programming Procedure is not accessible.