PATS/Transponder Key Question

[Runnin'OnEmpty]

Hi all. my 00 Sport has the transponder ignition key system, and I only received one key with the truck. I understand that the dealer has to program the second key, if you have only one. (With two keys, you can do it yourself)

Is there a way to disable this system, so that a normal (non-chip) key can be used?

Thanks
Don

 

[jssong]

i dont have an answer.. but why woudl u want to disable a security feature?

 

[go off road]

No way to do it with PATS
Yes you need 2 keys programed then you can program others your self.

 

[Apten]

I can turn pats off in a performance chip.

Brian
http://www.apten-us.com

 

[03exlsport]

Anyone try using the same key twice to program a new one? I know the manual says you need 2 keys to program a third but I wonder if you can trick it using just one. I wonder because I have the same dilemma. I have only one key and i just bought another on eBay.
I would like to know if this works because I'll have it cut and do it myself. If it doesn't work I'll have the dealer cut it and program it. TIA

 

[dinas5pt0]

You have 2 to create a new one.

Don't even think about a remote starter installation w/o the 2nd key. We learned the hard way.

My local Ford Guys made ours in a pinch [45 mins] for $85.

 

[Runnin'OnEmpty]

At the time I posted this originally, I had just bought the Explorer. Here it is 1 year later, and it's still trouble-free. Knock on wood.....

I finally took it to the dealer, and got a second key programed for about $50. I then programed a third key myself. So now I have 3 keys, keyless entry, and a door keypad. There's absolutely no way for the wife to lock herself out now.......

Or is there......?