Expert: INSTALLSUPPORT - 1/16/2008

Question
The dealer says I can ONLY have the truck towed to them and their computer will talk to my truck computer (all stock stuff, no after sale install) and for some big bucks they can make me a new key.  Is this honestly true?  No locksmith or reputable service can make one of these keys?  My son-in-law thinks that AAA could make a key for the truck even though it has the computer recognition issue.  Is that possible?  What are my best options with NO ignition key at all?  I have a key that will open the door, but does not have the chip to allow the truck to start.  How screwed am I by Ford?

Answer
Troublesome system, and not an uncommon issue
by a long shot. Getting keys made online
also means you would need to program it once
they got there and that's not always easy.
But Ford has a securelock on this one.

Ok, unfortunately, this vehicle does have
the PATS key based engine disabling system,
and currently it does not recognize the chip
in your key.

The towing and Ford service fees are not just annoying,
they can also be truely expensive when having to have
to do it again and again...

But...
If you want to just remove this system
from the equation entirelly,
I suggest the IB04-XKO4 PKFORD bypass
kit to get around the issue.

This Bypass Module is designed to momentarilly
allow the engine to remote start by sending a proper
coded pulse to open the fuel rail passlock injector
cut off circuit.

The output from an alarm/remote starter
would then shut down the pulse, once it has detected
the engine has engaged, and preserve the integrity
of the PATS system.

That is it's designed purpose.

However, in your case, this input wire on
the XK04 module, instead of going to a
momentary ground pulse from an
alarm/remote starter, would go to a
constant chassis ground, through
the bypass module, grounding out the PATS.
The PATS would always be bypassed as long
as that wire is chassis grounded.

I can not speak about a damaged PATS system,
like if a thief has destroyed it, because I do not
get into this part of FORD'S security application.
But as a happy coincidence to installing
after market remote starters, this does work on bypassing
trnasponder in most all FORD vehicles we've run into,
including your year FORD vehicle as well.

Also, this is a self learning, resistor sensing
and adjusting module. Once the PATS wires have been tapped,
you would press the program button to learn,
and it does. The car should then allow start
with any hardware store key.

Hopefully, it will on yours as well.

You might want a car alarm installer to do this
for you, the fair rate being around 50. to 75.
for labor.

Kind Regards,

Robert Martin-ALARMTEK/CEO
Master Technician
Mobile Security Electronics
www.BYPASSMODULES.com