Remote starting a truck that has a chip in the key.

[juicemanfta]

I was wondering how is it possible to use a remote start if the truck has a secure key (key with a chip). I know this is possible since a lot of people are installing remote starters without any problem. So my questions are;

1.Can someone ‘hot wire’ your truck if you have this secure key option?

2. If yes what is the sense of having this kind of security?

 

[rhyno]

On our old honda, I just cut off the top of an extra key (the part with the chip) and taped it inside the steering column. That way the remote start worked. Then I got extra regular keys cut to start the car. (keys without the chips, so its only a buck or two) Sure it make it a bit easier to steal, but nobody knows what you have done anyways.

 

[juicemanfta]

so what you are saying is that it is not possible to use remote start in this case if you don't have the chip close by?

 

[mikeh44]

you will have to install a bypass or disconnect your pats system better to install the bypasswhere the pats system still works

 

[juicemanfta]

so what do you have to bypass? so if i do this the pats would still so work so that they truck would not be stolen?

 

[blitzk]

Buy the bypass module made for FORD PATS and not the universal one that requires a programmed key. If you do use one that needs the key, DO NOT get it cut.

The bypass module only works when the alarm sends a signal to it while remote starting...

 

[juicemanfta]

Thanks blitzk, this module shounds like the best thing to use since i would still have the security of the PATS. Do you know how much this module cost?

 

[lohssa25]

If i get a bypass the needs to use the 1 key i have will a non chip key work. My thought is if the remote start, starts my X when i use a non chip key to release the streeing lock it should work eh?

 

[jad2411]

hmmm your answer was already in this thread, I replied to your question on the other thread anyway