[Angel]

Hey everyone, did everyone know that we have an electronic chip in our keys that lets the ignition know to start and to turn off the theft light? I was going to just go and make an extra key for my stang and a freind told me I have to go get one through Ford so it'll match up otherwise my car wouldn't start...........Does anyone know if this is true?

 

[Danger Dude]

Very true and the key is 19.99 and the programming is 75 to 100 depending on how much of the crook the dealership is :evil: :twisted: :twisted:

 

[Rellik]

Pre99's didnt have this Chip did they???? :shock:

 

[Zim]

some did... if your key is kinda bulky then its got it, if its really small and not bulky... you dont. I know mine doesnt have it, but my buddies 96 GT does... i really cant give a for sure yes or no

 

[Angel]

you can also look at the top of your key and if you see like a little square on top that looks like you could pop it off then you have a chip........mine does and my stereo guy told me about it right as I was heading to get a new key made. That would have sucked to get a key made and it not work............

 

[Zim]

lol yeah, they probably would have said something about there being a chip though... damn ford and their continuous ways to rip us off and make more money

 

[Rellik]

Its called the Pat's system, and yes its true.

 

[Rellik]

Crap... I look at my key.. and yup... If I need a copy made, it's gonna cost me Damn it!!!!! GRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR

 

[Monkey]

it was standard on all 98+ models and an option for 97s. it is known as the PATS system. Passive Anti-Theft Security.

the programmed keys go for about $75 at a dealership (where im at anyway). and yes, the ECU sends a signal to the chip, if its not there, then the engine will crank, but not start.

 

[Angel]

Well whatever you guys do don't lose your key's. Cause damn it's going to cost an arm and a damn leg to replace let alone get a duplicate made.......

 

[Danger Dude]

Yes it takes like 5 minutes or less for them to program it and yes it is a racket

 

[Horse]

Then again you can get a spare key made cheap that will at least open your doors so you can get in if you lock your keys in your car or something.

Hey, anybody know if that chip is water proof?

 

[Danger Dude]

Yes Ford did make the remotepad and key pretty tough


Corey

 

[Rick0636]

I washed the remote pad to my 94 once, I had to get a new battery put in it, but other than that it was fine. (washed in with the laundry)

 

[greenpony02]

If you look in your owner's guide, there is a section on programing keys. (I have an 02 it's on page 103 for me). If you have the 2 programed keys that came with your car you can program more yourself and save some $$$.

 

[Rellik]

Theres a programming guide.

I believe if you buy a key off ebay, they come with the guide.

 

[Horse]

Wow, you can program them yourself? Cool. I'll have to check that out.

 

[Rellik]

I dont remember if its just keyless entry, or the key as well.
Look into it.