Lost Ignition keys!!!

cantspell · 12-17-2009, 09:40 AM

Hi there,
(and yes i've searched)

I've lost my ignition key...what are my options. I do have the anti-theft chip, however i never lock my doors as the locks no longer work...lol

To be honest i almost never drive the truck, i'd be happy if there was a way to hook up a remote start or start button....sigh...

12-17-2009, 09:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cantspell

Hi there,
(and yes i've searched)

I've lost my ignition key...what are my options. I do have the anti-theft chip, however i never lock my doors as the locks no longer work...lol

To be honest i almost never drive the truck, i'd be happy if there was a way to hook up a remote start or start button....sigh...

I think you are SOL without your key. Pretty sure you would need a whole new ignition tumbler, etc.

*gijoecam* · 12-17-2009, 12:17 PM

You will need two new keys cut to the original key code (if you have the little tag that came with them) or two new keys with a new ignition tumbler and the door/tailgate tumblers keyed to match, as well as a locksmith or dealer to install the ignition tumbler and reprogram the new ones to the PATS module.... In other words: This one is gonna suck.

Good luck!

budwich · 12-17-2009, 01:21 PM

I don't think there is anything special about getting a key cut.... just take off a lock from the door or tail gate ... which ever you find easier.... any lock smith that does autos (most good ones) can match a key to an existing tumbler / lock ... once its in his hands. The problem is that you will need to get them programmed. That programming might need at least one "original key"... but I doubt it although a dealer might tell you other wise for $$$ reasons maybe. The programmability is / has to be done thru a "special enabled scanner" that again most "good" locksmith have but do charge a "bit" but a bit less than the dealer.... my experience BUT I have heard of some "good" dealers that are competitive in the "key market" so call around.

*gijoecam* · 12-17-2009, 01:58 PM

If it's a proper PATS programming-capable system it will not require any special keys. Be sure they delete the old keys from the system as well. Two pre-programmed and working keys (not necessarily the originals) are necessary for an owner to program a third (or more), but when using the scanner/programmer, it makes no difference.

12-17-2009, 09:40 AM	#1
cantspell Wannabe Elite Explorer Toronto. Canada 1998 xlt Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 383 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	Lost Ignition keys!!! Hi there, (and yes i've searched) I've lost my ignition key...what are my options. I do have the anti-theft chip, however i never lock my doors as the locks no longer work...lol To be honest i almost never drive the truck, i'd be happy if there was a way to hook up a remote start or start button....sigh... __________________ 98' XLT SOCH 4X4, locked in rear, " suspension life, 3" BL, 33 X 12.5 Truxus At's, Classic II wheels, tow hooks, Magnaflow and intake, Rancho RSX's, CB...

12-17-2009, 12:17 PM	#3
gijoecam Village Idiot Trenton, MI 98 ExSport, '00 F-150 Join Date: May 1999 Posts: 8,345 Vehicle Specs	You will need two new keys cut to the original key code (if you have the little tag that came with them) or two new keys with a new ignition tumbler and the door/tailgate tumblers keyed to match, as well as a locksmith or dealer to install the ignition tumbler and reprogram the new ones to the PATS module.... In other words: This one is gonna suck. Good luck! __________________ -98 Explorer Sport, 4.0 SOHC, K&N drop-in, LEMON in progress! -'00 F-150, mucho mods *"We need to allow Darwinism take it's course and let the idiots weed themselves out of existance."* ~ Rick Horwitz We must believe in free will — we have no choice. ~ Isaac Bashevis Singer I'm not smart, just a resourceful idiot. ~ Me

12-17-2009, 01:58 PM	#5
gijoecam Village Idiot Trenton, MI 98 ExSport, '00 F-150 Join Date: May 1999 Posts: 8,345 Vehicle Specs	If it's a proper PATS programming-capable system it will not require any special keys. Be sure they delete the old keys from the system as well. Two pre-programmed and working keys (not necessarily the originals) are necessary for an owner to program a third (or more), but when using the scanner/programmer, it makes no difference. __________________ -98 Explorer Sport, 4.0 SOHC, K&N drop-in, LEMON in progress! -'00 F-150, mucho mods *"We need to allow Darwinism take it's course and let the idiots weed themselves out of existance."* ~ Rick Horwitz We must believe in free will — we have no choice. ~ Isaac Bashevis Singer I'm not smart, just a resourceful idiot. ~ Me

12-17-2009, 01:21 PM	#4
budwich Wannabe Elite Explorer Ottawa, Ont 96 XL Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 3,246 Vehicle Specs	I don't think there is anything special about getting a key cut.... just take off a lock from the door or tail gate ... which ever you find easier.... any lock smith that does autos (most good ones) can match a key to an existing tumbler / lock ... once its in his hands. The problem is that you will need to get them programmed. That programming might need at least one "original key"... but I doubt it although a dealer might tell you other wise for $$$ reasons maybe. The programmability is / has to be done thru a "special enabled scanner" that again most "good" locksmith have but do charge a "bit" but a bit less than the dealer.... my experience BUT I have heard of some "good" dealers that are competitive in the "key market" so call around.