Key Programming-Spare Key Programming Switch

Fig 1: Identifying Special Tool(s)

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

NOTE: The spare key programming switch is a scan tool programmable switch which provides the capability to enable/disable the spare key programming procedure. This procedure is in the Owners Manual spare key programming procedure or in this section under Key Programming-Program a Key Using Two Programmed Keys. This programmable switch is provided as a convenience for rental company fleets or other fleet purchasers who may not want the spare key programming procedure available to the vehicle driver.

NOTE: The spare key programming switch state can be viewed by VIC PID SPARE___KY.

Insert a programmed ignition key into the ignition lock cylinder and turn the ignition switch to RUN.
Enter scan tool. Follow the SECURITY ACCESS PROCEDURE to obtain security access.

NOTE: The default setting on delivery of all new vehicles is < ENABLE >.

From scan 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.