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Spare Key Programming

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^ The Spare Key Programming Switch is a scan tool programmable switch that provides the capability to enable/disable the Spare Key Programming Procedure. This procedure is in the Owner's Guide Spare Key Programming Procedure or in this section under Key Programming-Program a Key Using Two Programmed Keys. This programmable switch is provided as a convenience for rental company fleets or other fleet purchasers who may not want the Spare Key Programming procedure available to the vehicle driver.
^ The spare key programming switch state can be viewed by PATSPIDSPARE__KY.

1. Insert a programmed ignition key into the ignition lock cylinder and turn the ignition switch to RUN.
2. Enter scan tool. Follow the SECURITY ACCESS PROCEDURE to obtain security access.
3. From scan tool menu, select SPARE KEY PROGRAMMING SWITCH selection to desired setting:
^ Spare Key Programming Procedure is accessible.
^ Spare Key Programming Procedure is not accessible.

NOTE: The default setting on delivery of all new vehicles is .