LaRue Medlin
Well-Known Member
bravo, Tom!
This is nuts. It seems like some folks are getting ruffled trying to defend Ford's charging $150 for a TRUCK KEY. Yer killing me. It cannot be justified no matter how hard you try. Sorry! (
Tom, I could do a google search and find articles to support my claim; you would just discount them saying they were simply 'writers pushing an agenda'... so why bother discussing it with you?
I am not defending Ford. I am simply saying lack of planning on your part does not constitute an emergency on their part.
A key is not that expensive.
1. Buy a spare chipped key (e-bay or local locksmith) for $15-$20. Have it cut to match your working key.
2. Have a plain cheap key cut. It will open the door but not operate the ignition. (no chip)
3. Take the broken key, and place the head of it against the plain cheap key head, (tape or whatever). We'll call this the "Ugly Key".
4. Now complete the 2 key programming technique using the original working key, and the ugly key to program your new chipped key.
5. Smile smuggly the next time you pass the Ford Dealership.
Same question to you Tom. Found any evidence to prove that PATS keys reduce thefts?
IMHO, There needs to be a way to shut off the PATS if you desire, much like the air bag switch in new vehicles. If you loose a key, or dont care, you should be able to disable the function by inserting a good key and turning the system off, rather than taping a key under the dash.
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