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You can program a PATS key using only one key!

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So, on my 2008, I only have one key. Can I or can I not, program a 2nd key?
 
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Originally Posted by TheBigKahunaNC
So, on my 2008, I only have one key. Can I or can I not, program a 2nd key?

No, you cannot do so without an appropriate scan tool (or equal).
 
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Been quoted anything from $75 to 200 to cut/program a transponder key. A couple of places absolutely won't touch cutting my own key blank. Says it breaks their bits.....
 
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Originally Posted by TheBigKahunaNC
Been quoted anything from $75 to 200 to cut/program a transponder key. A couple of places absolutely won't touch cutting my own key blank. Says it breaks their bits.....
Have you tried Walmart?
 
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I do not believe that the WalMarts around here program transponder keys. They can barey cut a house key.

Found a place that did it for about $40. I already had a key that I purchased online. One problem I ran into was most places want you to buy their key. I was told twice that "we do not or do not like to cut "aftermarket" keys". But they will sell you a basic plain transponder key for $49 or more. I can buy them online for less than $15. I bought the one with the remote door locks built in for about $12! So this place went on about how they couldn't guarantee it would work, etc. It worked fine. I programmed the door locks in a few seconds and was done.
 
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The Walmart here has the computerized cutting machines that will cut and clone a transponder key. They aren't that expensive, I think it's about 50 bucks including the blank.
 
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2010 F 150 replaced PCM and truck wont start. Anti Theft still flashing, someone told me I have to reprogram my keys to the new PCM. Anyone have any advice on how to do this or is it even possible
 
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It is MANDATORY that the PATS system be reprogrammed when a PCM is replaced on any F150 starting in 1999.

Please read the WHOLE thread.
 
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Old 03-23-2017, 01:18 PM
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Is this a dealer only fix
 
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Dealer or a shop that has the right equipment.
 
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Originally Posted by phil6608
If you have a hand held tuner for your truck,,I know a guy that can email you a tune that will disable the PATS altogether.

Phil
can this tune be used through an elm327?
 



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