lockateer

I would like to know how i can start an 01 screw with a duplicate key that does not have a chip. I ask just in case i loose the real one i can us my back up in my hide a key. I know that on 94-99 you unplug the wires at the bottom of the steering colum what about the 01 ?

Thanks
Lockateer

whitecrystal1

to the site lockateer

I don't think it's that easy if it's even possible at all. The stereo shop that installed a remote starter in my truck needed a programmed key to use in the pats bypass module. Why not jut buy a key and program it for a spare? It would be a lot easier. Those keys can be bought on Ebay for around $7.00 plus shipping. A locksmith should only charge around 2-3 dollars to cut it and programming it is easy, your owners manual show you how to do this with two already programmed keys. If you loose a key and only have one left the dealer will break your bank to make you a new key. I think they charge 80-100$

lockateer

Thanks for the answer and yes i have one inside of the cab as i do know a very good locksmith ( Lockateer ) me. But it was a thought and was just wondering before i went under the dash to look for those three wires.
thanks for the time.

Lockateer

whitecrystal1

Good luck with it and if you figure out how to disable it please post how.

lockateer

Hey i am going to look into it and i will post cause it would be nice to do that in a pinch dont you think?

Beowolf

You wanna know whats crazy Ihave a 97 f150 flarside manual transmission and it does not have a "programable key" i can go make a copy and just use it and not have to unplug any wires

whitecrystal1

I think it was the 99 model and up when Ford started using PATs keys

Fordaholic

I lost one of my keys and the dealership charged me $120 to cut a new one and then program it. I have'nt found a way to bypass the system.

qadsan

You might be able to get away with using regular non-chipped keys by affixing your programmed key to the underside of the steering column (tape, tie strap, etc). The downside is more risk from theft, but you'll have to weigh those risks and do what you think is best. I personally wouldn't do it, but I can see where some poeople might want to.

whitecrystal1

Been there, done that, it didn't work. The signal isn't strong enough to make it work. If on the other hand you hold the already programmed PATs key over the bow of the plain steel key it will start the truck but any further away than that it won't work.