I just had a spare key made for my 2000 F-150. It will open the doors, but will not start the truck. The guy at the locksmith shop checked my orignal key and said it did not have a chip in it and the new key will work find. Of course I didn't have the truck with me when I got the key made. Is there a special key I need to have made? Help appreciated.

2000 f-150 / 7700
5.4L
4X4
4R100 Tranny
3.73LS Rear

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I'm pretty sure the PATS system began with 99 models.

It the head of the key is about an inch x 1-1/2 in size, you have a chip.

 

You do have a chip in that key. I believe the only way to get a key made now is your dealer.

 

Thanks, I'll check with the dealer to get one.

 

Yea you have a chip and it is $30 at the dealer. I just had a spare key to carry in my wallet after locking them in the back seat twice while unloading stuff and forgetting them there. So the .99 Wal-Mart key to unlock the doors works for what I needed it for.

 

Yep, you need one with the chip in it.

 

how many keys do you have that start the truck?
If you only have 1 , then the dealer will have to programm the key.
here is a link with info on how to program the keys

 

I got my spare made at the local locksmith for about $7 I think (back in 2000)

The spare has the "chip" in it & the locksmith programmed it for me no problemo. I had to have both my original keys for them to program it though.

 

Yea as long as you have 2 keys you can program yourself, at least with the 04s. Get the keys cheap (Ebay is one place to look) and program yourself.

 

You just mentioned the number one reason I bought the keypad in the door. Think of how many times you don't want to carry your key with you. Hunting, swimming, boating, biking, hiking, etc. I just hide the key inside somewhere, then use the keypad to enter the truck. No more lost keys, no more accidental lockouts.

 

Yup! I had my spare hidden on the Lightning 'till I added the keypad to the door..
When I bought the truck, I wondered for the longest time why they gave me a card with a PIN # on it.

 

Well this is good to know, I always thought that little security light was just there for the hell of it...

 

It is. It does nothing but blink.

 

it just blinks like an annoying obsession, blink, blink,blink. until one day you get mad...............and cover it with tape

 

I saw on TV where that is the new scam going on by car thieves. They are taking a car VIN to the dealer and trying to get keys made for your vehicle. Most dealers will required proof of ownership, but some have been out to make a quick buck. Its recommeded that you cover up your VIN now.