Ford Escape: Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS) / General Procedures - Key Programming Using Two Programmed Keys
Programming
NOTE:
This procedure works only if 2 or more programmed keys are available.
NOTE:
This procedure works only if the customer spare key programming is enabled.
NOTE:
When programming keys, the RKE transmitter and the PATS portion of the key are programmed at the same time.
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Insert the first programmed PATS
key into the ignition lock cylinder and turn the ignition lock
cylinder to RUN (maintain the key in RUN for approximately 3 seconds).
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Turn the first key to OFF and remove the key from the ignition lock cylinder.
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Within 10 seconds of turning the first key to OFF, insert a second
programmed PATS key into the ignition lock cylinder and turn the key to
RUN (maintain the key in RUN for approximately 3 seconds).
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Turn the second key to OFF and remove the key from the ignition lock cylinder.
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Within 10 seconds of turning the second key to OFF, insert the new, unprogrammed PATS
key into the ignition lock cylinder and turn the ignition lock
cylinder to RUN (maintain the key in RUN for approximately 6 seconds).
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NOTE:
See the Owner's Literature for maximum number of keys that can be programmed to the vehicle.
Repeat steps 1-5 to program additional keys.
Programming
NOTE:
A passive key with a depleted battery(ies) only starts the vehicle when
in the backup starting location. The RKE functionality remains
inoperative until the key battery(ies) is replaced...
Removal
Remove the steering column shrouds.
Refer to: Steering Column Shrouds (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation)...
Other information:
WARNING: Do not connect
wireless plug-in devices to the data link
connector. Unauthorized third parties
could gain access to vehicle data and
impair the performance of safety related
systems. Only allow repair facilities that
follow our service and repair instructions
to connect their equipment to the data
link connector...
Removal
NOTE:
Left hand (LH) shown, right hand (RH) similar.
NOTE:
Typical interior front door handle latch release cable clip shown, others similar.
Remove the front door trim panel.
Refer to: Front Door Trim Panel (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation)
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