Key Programming - Enable/Disable Spare Key Programming

Fig 1: Identifying Special Tool(s)

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

NOTE: The spare key programming switch is a diagnostic tool programmable switch that provides the capability to enable/disable the spare key programming procedure. The spare key programming procedure can be found in the owners literature and also in this article 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 the instrument cluster PID SPARE___KY found on the Diagnostic Card.

1. Insert a programmed ignition key into the ignition lock cylinder and turn the ignition switch to RUN.
2. Enter diagnostic tool. Follow the SECURITY ACCESS PROCEDURE. For additional information, see SECURITY ACCESS - PROCEDURE  to obtain security access.
NOTE: The default setting on delivery of all new vehicles is< ENABLE >.
3. From diagnostic tool menu, select SPARE KEY PROGRAMMING SWITCH selection to the desired setting:
   1. < ENABLE > Spare key programming procedure is accessible.
   2. < DISABLE > Spare key programming procedure is not accessible.