Ford PATS Key Programming Service/Locksmith Recommendation
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Ford PATS Key Programming Service/Locksmith Recommendation
Like the title says, I bought a 2007 Ford Mustang with just a single key. I had a spare made (non-RFID) in case I needed to unlock the doors but I can't use it to run the car, but the blade could be copied.
I read this: , which suggests that I need to have the PCM reprogrammed if I don't have a working key, but I really do not want to tow the car to the dealer.
Does anyone know of a local (NOVA/MD/DC) locksmith who would have access to this computer, and ideally could bring it to the car? Or what the actual tool is called so I can ask the locksmith before they come to the car?
Any advice or help is welcome.
I read this: , which suggests that I need to have the PCM reprogrammed if I don't have a working key, but I really do not want to tow the car to the dealer.
Does anyone know of a local (NOVA/MD/DC) locksmith who would have access to this computer, and ideally could bring it to the car? Or what the actual tool is called so I can ask the locksmith before they come to the car?
Any advice or help is welcome.
#2
Re: Ford PATS Key Programming Service/Locksmith Recommendation
So does the car not run now because of the key?
If so, there are few locksmiths who ahve that access.. and it is expensive. I would call the ford dealer and ask them how much it would cost to program the key if you towed the car to them. Then I would ask them what locksmith they use for situations like this.
Honestly though, any hole in the wall dealership has a good locksmith on call usually.
If so, there are few locksmiths who ahve that access.. and it is expensive. I would call the ford dealer and ask them how much it would cost to program the key if you towed the car to them. Then I would ask them what locksmith they use for situations like this.
Honestly though, any hole in the wall dealership has a good locksmith on call usually.
#3
Yeah car won't even turnover. You think the best bet is to tow it to the dealer? I hate to get involved with the dealership AND have to pay to tow it.
From what I understand the dealer has to program the car with some special computer, I don't know that they would call a locksmith. I'd imagine that's something that can be done in-house.
From what I understand the dealer has to program the car with some special computer, I don't know that they would call a locksmith. I'd imagine that's something that can be done in-house.
#4
Re: Ford PATS Key Programming Service/Locksmith Recommendation
Yeah car won't even turnover. You think the best bet is to tow it to the dealer? I hate to get involved with the dealership AND have to pay to tow it.
From what I understand the dealer has to program the car with some special computer, I don't know that they would call a locksmith. I'd imagine that's something that can be done in-house.
From what I understand the dealer has to program the car with some special computer, I don't know that they would call a locksmith. I'd imagine that's something that can be done in-house.
#5
Re: Ford PATS Key Programming Service/Locksmith Recommendation
Yep, get AAA membership, 4 free tows a year, and membership cost could be cheaper than 1 tow.
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