Switch State Control

KEY PROGRAMMING SWITCH STATE CONTROL

Special Tool(s):

Special Tool(s)

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. Refer to the Owner's Literature or 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. Using Two Programmed Keys
- The spare key programming switch state can be viewed by VIC PCM SPARE KY.

1. Insert a programmed ignition key into the ignition lock cylinder and turn the ignition switch to ON.
2. Using the diagnostic tool Ford service function (FSF) card, select PCM from the menu. Follow SECURITY ACCESS to obtain security access.

3. NOTE: The default setting on delivery of all new vehicles is .

From the diagnostic tool menu, set the SPARE KEY PROGRAMMING SWITCH selection to desired setting:

Spare key programming procedure is accessible.
spare key programming procedure is not accessible.

Unlimited Key Mode Programming

Enabling Unlimited Key Mode

NOTE: Unlimited Key Mode is intended for use by those customers who need more than 8 keys for their vehicle.

1. The customer must choose a 4-digit, non-0000 number to 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 the 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 the Unlimited Key Mode.

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 OFF.
8. Program 2 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 OFF.
5. Program 2 keys to enable the vehicle.
6. Program any additional keys.