Not sure what is going on...

My last 01' had a key that was just a duplicate from lowes or something..

The new 01' I got came with two keys. One will start the truck, the other will not.

Here is a picture of them.

Both keys are cut the same, both are FORD and both open and unlock the doors.

Not sure what's going on?



Thanks,
-Nigel

 

one key isnt programmed

 

Its this something I can do?

-Nigel

 

well to program a new key you need 2 programmed keys...if you only have that one you have to go to the dealer and they have to do it

 

Welcome to the wonderful world of PATS.

 

pats sucks man. one is electronic. one isnt

 

OR---find a hardware store that has the "cloning" system--I'm pretty sure with that, you only need one programmed key. We're getting one in at work next week(finally).
MikeR

 

Wirelessly posted

ACE hardware does the cloning system. A lot cheaper than going to the dealer. I would try this first.

 

As much as we bitch about the pats system I think we appreciate it especially with how easy it is to break into a ranger.
Of course if I ever did a v8 swap, that is the first thing I would have the programmer disable. At that point there would be a better system in place.

 

just mount a remote switch in a hidden spot. you push/hit the switch then you can start. like hide it in a good spot