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P.A.T.S. anti theft on 98 Explorer?
I've been told that some 98's were equipped with a Passive AntiTheft
System which requires any new keys to be programmed, sorta like programming a new remote button. How can you tell if your vehicle has the PATS system? I got only one key with my used Explorer. The black plastic head is marked FORD in an oval and there is an "S" stamped on the key shank. It sounds like it's going to be expensive to get a second one made. If you already have 2 working keys, you can program another one by yourself, but with only one key, it looks like I'm hosed! Any other options? Thanks! RED |
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$75 bucks! I already went through it. Good luck and have fun.
Andy "Red" > wrote in message oups.com... > I've been told that some 98's were equipped with a Passive AntiTheft > System which requires any new keys to be programmed, sorta like > programming a new remote button. How can you tell if your vehicle has > the PATS system? I got only one key with my used Explorer. The black > plastic head is marked FORD in an oval and there is an "S" stamped on > the key shank. It sounds like it's going to be expensive to get a > second one made. If you already have 2 working keys, you can program > another one by yourself, but with only one key, it looks like I'm > hosed! > > Any other options? > Thanks! > RED > |
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How do I tell for sure that I have the PATS installed on my vehicle?
Does my description of the key prove it? RED |
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"Red" > wrote in message oups.com... > I've been told that some 98's were equipped with a Passive AntiTheft > System which requires any new keys to be programmed, sorta like > programming a new remote button. How can you tell if your vehicle has > the PATS system? I got only one key with my used Explorer. The black > plastic head is marked FORD in an oval and there is an "S" stamped on > the key shank. It sounds like it's going to be expensive to get a > second one made. If you already have 2 working keys, you can program > another one by yourself, but with only one key, it looks like I'm > hosed! > > Any other options? Try the link below. http://www.ocls.com/news.htm It looks like you have the Pats 2 and are screwed if you only have one key. My advice would be to call every Ford, Merc, Lincoln dealer within a reasonable driving distance and get their price. When I needed a key for my 01, my local dealer wanted $75. The dealer 20 miles to the west only wanted $35. H |
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I'm 99% sure that all 98 were PATS mine is and it cost me $50 for a second
key. HTH Steve "Red" > wrote in message oups.com... > How do I tell for sure that I have the PATS installed on my vehicle? > Does my description of the key prove it? > > RED > |
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I purchased two PATS keys off EBAY for $20. then paid the dealership to
program them. I was only charged $50 for two keys. Then you'd have three keys for the same money. Scott "Hairy" > wrote in message ... > > "Red" > wrote in message > oups.com... > > I've been told that some 98's were equipped with a Passive AntiTheft > > System which requires any new keys to be programmed, sorta like > > programming a new remote button. How can you tell if your vehicle has > > the PATS system? I got only one key with my used Explorer. The black > > plastic head is marked FORD in an oval and there is an "S" stamped on > > the key shank. It sounds like it's going to be expensive to get a > > second one made. If you already have 2 working keys, you can program > > another one by yourself, but with only one key, it looks like I'm > > hosed! > > > > Any other options? > > Try the link below. > http://www.ocls.com/news.htm > > It looks like you have the Pats 2 and are screwed if you only have one key. > My advice would be to call every Ford, Merc, Lincoln dealer within a > reasonable driving distance and get their price. When I needed a key for my > 01, my local dealer wanted $75. The dealer 20 miles to the west only wanted > $35. > H > > |
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Hey Red,
When I bought my 98 Explorer I had two keys come with it. Once I frogot my other key in the house and retrieved the "spare" and it would NOT start my truck. I thought there was a problem with the truck but when I got my other key it cranked right up. If you do have a key made be sure to check it before you leave from where you get it. It probably will NOT start your truck but you can sit in your truck ALLDAY LONG... Good Luck! |
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Hey Red,
When I bought my 98 Explorer I had two keys come with it. Once I frogot my other key in the house and retrieved the "spare" and it would NOT start my truck. I thought there was a problem with the truck but when I got my other key it cranked right up. If you do have a key made be sure to check it before you leave from where you get it. It probably will NOT start your truck but you can sit in your truck ALLDAY LONG... Good Luck! |
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when i bought my 98 explorer it came with 1 key no clickers so i bought a
key online at ebay for 5.00 (ford after market) had a locksmith cut it for 5.00 then had ford program it .see if you buy the key and program at ford its 80.00 for key and 80.00 to program.i bought clickers on ebay, set of 2 for 10.00 programed my self. |
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