Replacement key recommendations?
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I have 3 buttons + the “switchblade” key.
I grabbed the dealer/factory security code from behind my passenger side fuse box in order to reset the door panel keypad.
I grabbed the dealer/factory security code from behind my passenger side fuse box in order to reset the door panel keypad.
If you only have one key you will need to go to the dealer or locksmith because by 2016 the security needs two keys to enter program mode. It's possible Forscan or a scantool can do it with one key and the timeout process.
Also, you don't have to get the switchblade remote if you don't want the keyless options. The 164-R1828 keyblade will work, if programmed, to start the truck. Just know if the truck is locked and you use the key to manually unlock the door lock rather than the door keypad that you may need to start the truck or it will trigger the alarm.
Also, you don't have to get the switchblade remote if you don't want the keyless options. The 164-R1828 keyblade will work, if programmed, to start the truck. Just know if the truck is locked and you use the key to manually unlock the door lock rather than the door keypad that you may need to start the truck or it will trigger the alarm.
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Like I said, the problem will be that you currently only have one key. You need to have two keys to enter programming mode, but some scanners may may able to bypass that with the timeout option. Some locksmiths may try and just duplicate your one key's code, rather than actually properly program it, meaning you may end up with two keys but only one key to the security system. Thus still not able to program keys yourself in the future.
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I think I will give this a try. Thanks you!
For my 2007 F150, I had my keys cut and programed at my local ACE Hardware. I have no idea if your local ACE has this service.5/25/2020 – Two new keys cut and programmed at ACE Hardware Ocean Springs MS. $80-10% (Senior discount) = $72 plus tax. I now have a total of three sets of keys.