Escape 2WD V6-3.0L (2009)
Key: Testing and Inspection
Spare Key Programming - Unlimited Key Mode
Spare Key Programming - Unlimited Key Mode
Enabling Unlimited Key Mode
NOTE: Unlimited key mode is intended for use by those customers who need more than 8 keys for their vehicle.
NOTE: If unlimited key mode is enabled, a maximum of 4 Integrated Keyhead Transmitter (IKT) keys can be programmed to the vehicle for Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) functionality. If more keys are required, they should be standard Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS) keys. If more than 4 IKT keys
are programmed to the vehicle, the Smart Junction Box (SJB) and the Instrument Cluster (IC) will set DTC B1138 (memory full) and only 4 IKT keys
will have RKE functionality, however, all of them will start the vehicle, if programmed correctly.
NOTE: Before programming, the new key(s) must have the correct mechanical cut for the ignition lock cylinder.
NOTE: The unlimited key mode is set up by creating a special, unique unlimited transponder security key code and programming this key code into all
of the vehicle keys so they contain the same key code.
NOTE: When in the unlimited key mode, the N_KEYCODE PID will always read 2, no matter how many keys are programmed to the vehicle (after the
first 2 keys have been programmed).
1. The customer must choose an 8-digit number (except for 00000000 or 00000001) to be programmed to all of their vehicles. All customer vehicles
need to use the same number. Valid digits are 0-9 and the letters A-F.
2. NOTE: If the PID UNL_KEY_ID is not available, unlimited key mode is turned on and must be turned off before viewing the stored code. At this
time, unlimited keys can be programmed to the vehicle. To view/change the stored code, follow the procedure for disabling the unlimited key
mode below.
Monitor the PID UNL_KEY_ID and compare its value against the code chosen in Step 1. It should not be the same key code.
3. From the scan tool, enter TOOLBOX. Select BODY-SECURITY-PATS Functions and follow the Integrated Diagnostic System (IDS) on-screen
instructions to ENTER SECURITY ACCESS. For additional information, refer to Anti-Theft Security Access See: Accessories and Optional
Equipment/Antitheft and Alarm Systems/Testing and Inspection/Component Tests and General Diagnostics.
4. Once in security access, select: "program unlimited key code" and follow the IDS on-screen instructions. Enter the 8-digit code chosen by the
customer in Step 1 of this procedure and follow the IDS on-screen instructions.
5. Select: "unlimited key mode ON" and follow the IDS on-screen instructions.
6. Select: "Ignition Key Code Erase" and follow the IDS on-screen instructions.
7. Disconnect the scan tool and turn the ignition switch to OFF.
8. Insert the first PATS key into the ignition lock cylinder and turn the key to the ON position for 3 seconds (6 seconds if it is an IKT key).
9. Remove the first PATS key from the ignition lock cylinder.
10. Insert the next PATS key into the ignition lock cylinder and turn the key to the ON position for 3 seconds (6 seconds if it is an IKT key).
11. If it is desired to program additional key(s), refer to Key Programming Using Two Programmed Keys See: Accessories and Optional
Equipment/Antitheft and Alarm Systems/Testing and Inspection/Programming and Relearning/Key Programming Using Two Programmed Keys
for each additional key that needs to be programmed.
Disabling Unlimited Key Mode
