I got a 2000 ford ranger with the key chip my niece lost it but my brother found the spare without the chip and try to bypass it now ford want 1000 bucks to fix it, is there anyway to bypass this security system?

 

Nope. Not without the original keys. The bypass unit communicates with the PCM over a network and unless you know that protocol and how to use it you can't override it.

It's Ford for you, I'm afraid. Your niece owes you I think?... ... I can see your dishes getting done, the house cleaned, yard mowed for a very long time, lol.

 

but it wont program man damn i hate that chip

 

Ouch.

 

wait they charge 1000 dollars to program keys because i only have one and need to get more made

 

I was charged like $130ish for 2 new keys and programming.

 

no i think my bro messed some module in the security system up so theres other stuff going on thats why i just want to bypass that system

 

Ah, your brother owes you also. He obviously had no clue if he even attempted it. He probably applied voltage to a communications line and fried the drivers.

 

ha lucky you!

 

chryslers and gms program this way so try this and see if it works...

put that key in the ignition and turn it to the on position and let it sit for 15min. It should learn the frequency from the transponder thats atleast how it works on other cars i have worked on.

 

That's not a very secure system, Peter. That means if I have any key with a transponder and a non-transponder key I can turn on the vehicle with the non and just hold the other one there until it learns it, then start the vehicle. If I can jimmy the wires, I don't even need a key cut for the vehicle, just any transponder from the manufacturer.

I don't like that at all. Fortunately, that won't work with our system.

Plus, it appears his brother burned out the PATS unit.

 

Did the dealer tell you which part they intend to replace?

If is just the PATS transceiver or PATS module that is bad, you should be able get one fairly inexpensively from a junkyard (look for a 99~2000 V6 Ranger - parts from other years won't work with your PATS).

If you install a replacement PATS Module (above the glovebox forward of the PS airbag), you will have to pay a dealer to introduce the replacement PATS Module to your PCM and introduce your keys to the PATS module. That should be around $100 or so plus the part and the tow. Expensive but obviously way better than paying $1000.

If you replace the PATS transceiver (on the steering column under the ignition lock), it should work without any help from the dealer.

 

Bob, could the tampering attempt have damaged the PCM in some way? Would that account for the cost maybe?

 

I don't think the PCM would be in danger unless the brother/perp did something really foolish. I'm visualizing a bunch of cut wires and possibly a smoked PATS module. The dealer probably built in a good $$$ cushion to be sure they had their time covered. I would in a situation like that - too many unknowns.

 

although its very unlikely someone will have an identical cut key as your truck though...

 

Yes, but the whole point is that the cut of the key isn't the ONLY security. The system you described is nearly useless in terms of adding any security for anyone who knows the "secret".

 

no he only removed the sensor in the steering colum

 

right but to get into programming mode you would still need the other TWO keys...

 

hey guys it was the pats and i want to thank all of you for your help in this matter if you guys ever need some good advice lemme know im about to start working at a ford dealer

 

i looked into gettin a spare key for my truck. the first spare is like 130 bucks and after you have 2 keys w/chips, u can use any spare key in the ignition (ones without a chip). its wierd, thats ford for ya.

 

Uh no you can't. I have 2 spare keys and then just a spare metal key to unlock the doors, that metal key will not start the truck.

 

Once you have 2 "original" keys it just gets easier to program the keys and you can do it yourself. The other keys still need to have a chip and need to be programmed. You can even buy keys on ebay take them to a locksmith and get them cut for cheap and program it yourself. The 2 "originals" are expensive though, anywhere from $100-$150 from the dealer.

 

If it is the Lima you could always just carbeurate

 

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Ok, I just talked to Ford, if I go up there (uber taxi whatever) with all my info proving it's my truck they will give me the code no. to clear the f___d up anti theft. Also you could get the code for key probably and go to lowes and get a key made for around 80 dollars.

 

Ford has the Cut Code for the key's notches and valleys, so they can make a key that fits the vehicles locks based on the VIN, but they usually don't have this for Fords over 15 years old

1999 and up Rangers used a Transponder key, so while a Ford Dealer can cut a transponder key for a vehicle to open its doors, it won't/can't start the engine unless that new transponder key is added to the PATS system using a laptop with Ford programming software plugged into the vehicle.
Only exception is a 2005 Ranger which didn't have PATS, Ford skipped that one year

If someone told you different then they are mistaken, or pulling your leg