How do I fool the PATS key system?
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How do I fool the PATS key system?
Hi all
Ok So I now have a couple $2 keys that open doors and will turn the ignition over but of course will not start the truck. I read in a previous thread about zip tieing the factory key with chip under the steering column near the sensor. Sounds like a great way to avoid paying $70 for a new key but I cannot find a place to hide the factory key and fool the safety lockout feature except in the ignition itself. I shouild add that I played with the keys and placement for an hour and did not even come close to finding a spot that would fool the system with a non PATS key.
Question: any body been successfull with this method? I know it will disable the pats system but so what .
Any help appreciated
Ralph150
Ok So I now have a couple $2 keys that open doors and will turn the ignition over but of course will not start the truck. I read in a previous thread about zip tieing the factory key with chip under the steering column near the sensor. Sounds like a great way to avoid paying $70 for a new key but I cannot find a place to hide the factory key and fool the safety lockout feature except in the ignition itself. I shouild add that I played with the keys and placement for an hour and did not even come close to finding a spot that would fool the system with a non PATS key.
Question: any body been successfull with this method? I know it will disable the pats system but so what .
Any help appreciated
Ralph150
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Hi Guys
Nobody out there been successful with foiling this PATS anti theft system?
It is really good of ford to save us from our selves. I have owned plenty of cars and none stolen yet. In fact on my 1961 classic all you need is a jumper wire to cross the key contacts and off you go. Oh well I live in hope somebody has aced this (little money grab by Ford) problem.
Ralph150
Nobody out there been successful with foiling this PATS anti theft system?
It is really good of ford to save us from our selves. I have owned plenty of cars and none stolen yet. In fact on my 1961 classic all you need is a jumper wire to cross the key contacts and off you go. Oh well I live in hope somebody has aced this (little money grab by Ford) problem.
Ralph150
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If you look at the top of the PATS key, you will see a small cover. Open it up and remove the RFID chip. Then you can tape it wherever you need it in the ignition or even superglue it next to the keyhole.
Fritz
Fritz