New key replacement questions:
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New key replacement questions:
Vehicle came with only one key. Am going to buy another key. I assume the key is coded/chipped, will the key be read and matched by a dealer? If the replacement key is bought can I then program the truck to accept it? I'm an Certified Technitian with All Data access at work. I haven't checked it yet but I will. Just no patience to wait. Lol T
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You need special equipment if you have a key with a chip in it. Do not go to a dealer, they are SUPER expensive. Check with several locksmiths in your area, prices vary widely. My daughter just had to have a new key made when she lost one key. The locksmith she found wanted $55 dollars for one key and $75 for 2 keys.
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Just look in the head of the key for a tiny tubular module - the PATS transponder. If it's not there, you don't have to worry about it - any plain key will work.
If it IS there, see above...
If it IS there, see above...
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If you have an '05 F-150, you have a PATS-equipped truck. You can program additional keys yourself provided you have two working keys to start with. No need to pay a dealer or locksmith if you have two working keys.
If you only have one, you're SOL. Call around... I found that, in my area, the local locksmiths charged an hour's labor where my dealership only charged 1/2 hour. I let the dealer do it.
If you only have one, you're SOL. Call around... I found that, in my area, the local locksmiths charged an hour's labor where my dealership only charged 1/2 hour. I let the dealer do it.
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I have a 2000 150 and its has the transponder type key. I bought the key blank from Ebay for about 7 bucks. Had ace hardware cut the key for 1.50. And of course Ford charged me 45 bucks to program or whatever the heck it is. All in all, about $54 for a key, RIDICULOUS!
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From: Under the flightpath of old ORD 22R
1999 and newer are all PATS keys, not an option.
Take a look in your owners manual under SECURILOCK PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM. This should be in the features section of the manual.
The key has the RF ID tag in the head of the key, nothing to insert after cutting.
Take a look in your owners manual under SECURILOCK PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM. This should be in the features section of the manual.
The key has the RF ID tag in the head of the key, nothing to insert after cutting.