Ford Escape Key Programming Problem

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eklund@gmail.com - 23 Nov 2006 23:50 GMT

I just got a 3rd key for my ford escape and I am trying to program it.
I go through the steps in the manual, but it does not work! Does anyone
know if I am doing something wrong, or any tips for me on what to do?

Here is the basic steps I follow:
Insert 1st programmed key and turn it from 1 (off) to 3 - I leave it
for a second, or two and turn if off.
Insert 2nd programmed key and turn it from 1 (off) to 3 - I leave it
again for a second or two and turn if off.
I insert the 3rd unprogrammed key and turn it from 1 (off) to 3 - I
leave it for a second, and turn if off.

I try to start it, but the theft light flashes. I have even tried
leaving it in for 5 seconds, but still no go. When switching keys I try
to do it as fast as I can.

Any suggestions?

Thanks!
~Rich

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Jim Warman - 24 Nov 2006 04:52 GMT

I usually turn the key to run and leave it until the theft life proves
out..... do the same with the second... the third key I leave for about 5
seconds before....

If this method refuses to work, it is possible that the "spare key
programming switch" in the PATS security programming is not enabled.... To
enable this feature, a scan tool capable of communicating with proprietary
modules will be required.... Once security access procedures have been
initiated, it will take ten minutes to access security programming...

HTH

>I just got a 3rd key for my ford escape and I am trying to program it.
> I go through the steps in the manual, but it does not work! Does anyone
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> Thanks!
> ~Rich

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eklund@gmail.com - 25 Nov 2006 14:33 GMT

I tried your method, but it still does not work. :-( I just had it in
for servicing to make an extra key to give me the ability to do this,
so I don't know why it wouldn't work. I guess they didn't enable that
feature then... I'll have to give them a call and find out why they
didn't enable that feature you mentioned.

Thank anyway.
~Rich

> I usually turn the key to run and leave it until the theft life proves
> out..... do the same with the second... the third key I leave for about 5
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> > Thanks!
> > ~Rich

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Ollie - 25 Nov 2006 17:15 GMT

Try this,

Start with 1st key, second key, 3th new key, finish with 1st key
Wait till light goes out with every key

I remember there was a catch in sequence, cant remember what :-(
sucks getting old

>I tried your method, but it still does not work. :-( I just had it in
> for servicing to make an extra key to give me the ability to do this,
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>> > Thanks!
>> > ~Rich

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