i wanna get one as mines blown so i was told i need the stealer ship to program it is this true??

 

yes

 

but why?? and could i just go pull one off a junk truck?

 

does it need to be programmed like the key fob? any one know what this might cost?

 

The key is programmed to the PATS module. The dealership needs to program your keys to your new module. You could probably pull one from a junkyard and have it programmed by the dealership.

It is expensive. I used to do it at a Ford dealership. You plug a laptop (with a $10,000 program on it) into the OBD2 plug, select PATS, select Program, hit enter, the program has a timed 5 minute wait (I think it was 5...maybe it is 30 ) then you are in; program your keys in 30 seconds and your done.

Depending on what you're going for and how bad your module is, you do have the option on the laptop to "disable PATS functions" after the timed wait. Then you can use $3 keys that you can get cut anywhere, no programming required. If I had PATS I would get it disabled right away because keys are cheaper, I live in a low crime area, and I'm not worried about my truck getting stolen.

Hope this helps.

 

that helps but mine is burned out cuz i click the button nd the locks wont open so could i just pull any one off any 2002 truck and get it programed? i rele wanna save money