Key Programming Switch State Control

Special Tool(s)

Fig 1: Identifying Special Tool

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

NOTE: The spare key programming switch is a diagnostic tool programmable switch which provides the capability to enable/disable the customer spare key programming procedure. This procedure is in the Owner's Literature spare key programming procedure or Key Programming Using Two Programmed Keys . This programmable switch is provided as a convenience for customers who may not want the spare key programming procedure available to the vehicle driver.

NOTE: The spare key programming switch state can be viewed by VIC PID SPARE_KY.

Insert a programmed ignition key into the ignition lock cylinder and turn the ignition switch to RUN.
Using the diagnostic tool Ford Service Function (FSF) card, select ICM from the menu. Follow SECURITY ACCESS to obtain security access. For additional information, refer to ANTI-THEFT SECURITY ACCESS .

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

From the diagnostic tool menu, select SPARE KEY PROGRAMMING SWITCH selection to desired setting:
< ENABLE > Spare key programming procedure is accessible.

< DISABLE > spare key programming procedure is not accessible.