Key Programming - Enable/Disable Spare Key Programming

Fig 1: Identifying Special Tool

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

NOTE: The spare key programming switch is a diagnostic tool programmable switch that provides the capability to enable/disable the spare key programming procedure. The procedure is in the Owners 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 drive.

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

Insert a programmed ignition key into the ignition lock cylinder and turn the ignition switch to RUN.
Enter diagnostic tool. Follow the SECURITY ACCESS PROCEDURE. For additional information, refer to SECURITY ACCESS-PROCEDURE to obtain security access.

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

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

< DISABLE> Spare key programming procedure is not accessible.