Is my 2nd key definitely NOT original Ford? (and how I enabled remote start (2013 Explorer XLT)

[Marauderleader]

So is my key IAK or PATS? I'm having trouble determining? I'm guessing IA is the keyless fob\push button start and PATS is the chipped physical key?

PATS

 

[roveer]

I watched a bunch of PATS Forscan programming videos last night. If you embark on the erase/program route you can potentially leave your vehicle undriveable if the new key won't program. There are a few tests you can to to try and verify that it will program but they are not foolproof. I think I'm going to try and program (with Forscan) the key as a spare key which I believe doesn't affect the original two keys. If that is successful I might just leave it at that. If that fails then I might just grab an oem kit with original keys and program them and everything will be legit. I believe there are 3 keys already programmed and from what I have read you can have unlimited keys programmed to start the car, but only 4 keys for FOB/Button access.

Roveer

 

[Marauderleader]

I watched a bunch of PATS Forscan programming videos last night. If you embark on the erase/program route you can potentially leave your vehicle undriveable if the new key won't program. There are a few tests you can to to try and verify that it will program but they are not foolproof. I think I'm going to try and program (with Forscan) the key as a spare key which I believe doesn't affect the original two keys. If that is successful I might just leave it at that. If that fails then I might just grab an oem kit with original keys and program them and everything will be legit. I believe there are 3 keys already programmed and from what I have read you can have unlimited keys programmed to start the car, but only 4 keys for FOB/Button access.

Roveer

If you were local, I would just do it for you, it’s really not as big of a deal as it sounds, you can cut the key, and go through the process for programming the remote part, you will at least have remote start

 

[peterk9]

So is my key IAK or PATS? I'm having trouble determining? I'm guessing IA is the keyless fob\push button start and PATS is the chipped physical key?

PATS = Passive Anti-Theft Systems (PATS), also called Ford Securilock, is a vehicle security feature introduced on 1996 and later Ford vehicles. When replacing the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) on a PATS-equipped vehicle, a parameter reset or relearn procedure must be performed after the PCM is installed.

what is pats on a ford - Google Search

IAK= Intelligent Access Key. The info below was taken from our Owner's Manual.

Peter

 

[roveer]

Success!!!

Ordered a 4 button key from amazon. Car Key Fob Fit for Ford 2011-2016 F-150/ F-250/ F-350/ Explorer 2011-2015/ Lincoln 2011-2014 Mark LT/2011-2016 Navigator 4-Button Key Replacement for Ford Key F-150

Got the 4 button key, programmed it to start the car with 2 original keys, (first key in, ignition to on for 5 seconds, removed, 2nd key in, ignition to on for 5 seconds, removed, third (new key) in, ignition on door locks cycled, removed, re-inserted, started car.

I then did the fob button programming by putting in new key turning from off to on (not start, but on), 8 times, door locks cycled, then pressed any button on key. Got out of car, checked that lock unlock worked, then locked door, pressed and hold auto start button for 2 seconds and horn honked and car started.

Finished by getting into car and putting key in and turning to on. Total success.

To enable remote start I used forscan and changed values in two modules as follows: (for my 2013 Explorer XLT)

BCM
726-19-01 0047 = remote start disabled
726-19-01 0148 = remote start enabled

IPC remote start options
720-01-03 C8F3 = without climate seats or wheel(Base model and Interceptor. Possibly some XLT models)
720-01-03 F823 = without heated steering wheel With climate controlled seats
720-01-03 FC27 = with heated steering wheel With climate controlled seats

Using information from the following posts:

Remote Start 2011-2015 FORSCAN
Remote Start Facts (2011 - 2015 only)
Hidden Remote Start?

Thank you to all who contributed to my adding a 3rd key and getting remote start working.

Roveer

 

[Marauderleader]

Success!!!

Ordered a 4 button key from amazon. Car Key Fob Fit for Ford 2011-2016 F-150/ F-250/ F-350/ Explorer 2011-2015/ Lincoln 2011-2014 Mark LT/2011-2016 Navigator 4-Button Key Replacement for Ford Key F-150

Got the 4 button key, programmed it to start the car with 2 original keys, (first key in, ignition to on for 5 seconds, removed, 2nd key in, ignition to on for 5 seconds, removed, third (new key) in, ignition on door locks cycled, removed, re-inserted, started car.

I then did the fob button programming by putting in new key turning from off to on (not start, but on), 8 times, door locks cycled, then pressed any button on key. Got out of car, checked that lock unlock worked, then locked door, pressed and hold auto start button for 2 seconds and horn honked and car started.

Finished by getting into car and putting key in and turning to on. Total success.

To enable remote start I used forscan and changed values in two modules as follows: (for my 2013 Explorer XLT)

BCM
726-19-01 0047 = remote start disabled
726-19-01 0148 = remote start enabled

IPC remote start options
720-01-03 C8F3 = without climate seats or wheel(Base model and Interceptor. Possibly some XLT models)
720-01-03 F823 = without heated steering wheel With climate controlled seats
720-01-03 FC27 = with heated steering wheel With climate controlled seats

Using information from the following posts:

Remote Start 2011-2015 FORSCAN
Remote Start Facts (2011 - 2015 only)
Hidden Remote Start?

Thank you to all who contributed to my adding a 3rd key and getting remote start working.

Roveer

Not only was it easy but satisfying as well that you did it yourself, congrats on your success.