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Pinpoint Test J: Cannot Configure/Disable The MYKEY™ Feature

  1. J1 CHECK THE UNLIMITED KEY MODE STATUS 
    NOTE: Make sure the vehicle is not remote started. If the vehicle is remote started, the remote start system may have been programmed as a MyKey™ and therefore the program/configure/disable function is inoperative. This should not occur if the vehicle is equipped with a Ford approved remote start system. If the remote start system type cannot be verified, it is safer to make sure the vehicle is not remote started.
    • Ignition OFF.
    • Connect the scan tool.
    • Ignition ON.
    • Enter the following diagnostic mode on the scan tool: IC  DataLogger.
    • Review the IC  PID UNL_KEY_MODE.
    • Does IC PID UNL_KEY_MODE display "Disable"? 
  2. J2 DETERMINE THE STATUS OF THE KEY IN THE IGNITION LOCK CYLINDER 
    • Ignition OFF.
    • Ignition ON.
    • Observe the message center.
    • Does the message center display "MYKEY ACTIVE, DRIVE SAFELY"? 
    • Yes:  The MyKey™ restricted key is in the ignition lock cylinder. An admin key must be used to configure/disable a MyKey™ restricted key. REFER to MYKEY™ PROGRAMMING  in this article if it is desired to configure or disable the MyKey™ Feature.
    • No:  The key in the ignition lock cylinder is an admin key. GO to J3  .
  3. J3 REVIEW THE MESSAGE CENTER INFORMATION 
    • Using the admin key in the ignition lock cylinder, press the SETUP button on the message center control buttons until SYSTEM CHECK is displayed.
    • Press RESET to review the message center information to determine if there is a MyKey™ restricted key programmed into the IC  .
    • Does the IC message center indicate there is a MyKey™ restricted key programmed into the IC  ?
    • Yes:  If the admin key in the ignition lock cylinder cannot configure/disable the MyKey™ restricted key, GO to J4  .
    • No:  There are no MyKey™ restricted keys programmed. REFER to MYKEY™ PROGRAMMING  in this article to program a MyKey™ restricted key.
  4. J4 CHECK FOR CORRECT IC OPERATION 
    • Disconnect the IC  connector.
    • Check for:
      • corrosion
      • damaged pins
      • pushed-out pins
    • Connect the IC  connector and make sure it seats correctly.
    • Operate the system and verify the concern is still present.
    • Is the concern still present?