I lost my transporter key, I want buy an ignition lock?

Tiny
OSCAR700
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  • 2002 FORD RANGER
  • 149 MILES
I lost my transporter key I went and buy an ignition lock with a anti-theft module use from a junk yard but in good condition. Do I need to program them?
Monday, November 28th, 2022 AT 11:56 AM

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Tiny
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Yes, you do, the PATS will not allow the engine to start. Here are the instructions on how to do so in the images below.

Note:
The spare key programming switch is a diagnostic tool programmable switch which provides the capability to enable/disable the customer spare key programming procedure. This procedure is in the Owner's Literature spare key programming procedure or under Key Programming Using Two Programmed Keys. This programmable switch is provided as a convenience for customers who may not want the spare key programming procedure available to the vehicle driver.
The spare key programming switch state can be viewed by VIC PID SPARE_KY.

1. Insert a programmed ignition key into the ignition lock cylinder and turn the ignition switch to RUN.
2. Using the diagnostic tool Ford Service Function (FSF) card, select PCM from the menu. Follow SECURITY ACCESS to obtain security access.
3. From the diagnostic tool menu, select SPARE KEY PROGRAMMING SWITCH selection to desired setting:
(ENABLE Spare key programming procedure is accessible.
(DISABLE spare key programming procedure is not accessible.

NOTE: The default setting on delivery of all new vehicles is (ENABLE).

Unlimited Key Mode Programming

Enabling Unlimited Key Mode

NOTE: Unlimited Key Mode is intended for use by those customers who need more than eight keys for their vehicle.

1. The customer must choose a 4-digit, non-0000 number that will be programmed to all of their vehicles. All customer vehicles need to use the same number. Valid digits are 0-9 plus the letters A-F.
2. NOTE: If the PID: UNLIMITED TRANSPONDER KEY ID is not available, Unlimited Key Mode is turned on, and must be turned off before viewing the stored code. At this time, unlimited keys may be programmed to the vehicle. To view/change the stored code, follow the procedure for turning off Unlimited Key Mode below. Check the PID: UNLIMITED TRANSPONDER KEY ID and compare its value against the code chosen in Step 1.
3. Using the diagnostic tool, select PCM from the menu. Follow SECURITY ACCESS to obtain security access.
4. If the Unlimited Transponder Security Key PID was 0000, select Active Command: SET UNLIMITED TRANSPONDER KEY. Enter the 4-digit code chosen by the user.
5. Select: ENABLE UNLIMITED KEY MODE.
6. Select: IGNITION CODE ERASE.
7. Disconnect the diagnostic tool and turn the ignition keys off.
8. Program in two ignition keys to enable the vehicle.
9. Program any additional keys using either Key Programming Using Two Programmed Keys or Key Programming Using Diagnostic Equipment.

Disabling Unlimited Key Mode
1. Using a diagnostic tool, select PCM from the menu. Follow SECURITY ACCESS to obtain security access.
2. Select: DISABLE UNLIMITED KEY MODE.
3. Select: IGNITION KEY CODE ERASE.
4. Disconnect the diagnostic tool and turn the ignition key to OFF.
5. Program in two keys to enable the vehicle.
6. Program any additional keys using either Key Programming Using Two Programmed Keys or Key Programming Using Diagnostic Equipment.

Check out the images (below). Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.
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Monday, November 28th, 2022 AT 5:42 PM

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