Explorer AWD V8-4.6L (2010)
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 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 key to the OFF position (the key does not need to be removed at this time).
8. Turn the first Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS) key in the ignition lock cylinder to the ON position for 3 seconds.
9. Turn the first PATS key to the OFF position and remove the key from the ignition lock cylinder.
10. Insert the second PATS key into the ignition lock cylinder and turn the key to the ON position for 3 seconds.
11. The vehicle should now start with both PATS keys.
12. 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
NOTE: By disabling the unlimited key mode, the previous access code no longer operates the vehicle.
1. 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.
2. Select: "unlimited key mode OFF" and follow the IDS on-screen instructions.
3. Select: "Ignition Key Code Erase" and follow the IDS on-screen instructions.
4. Disconnect the scan tool and turn the ignition switch to the OFF position (the key does not need to be removed at this time).
5. Turn the first PATS key in the ignition lock cylinder to the ON position for 3 seconds.
6. Turn the first PATS key to the OFF position and remove the key from the ignition lock cylinder.
7. Insert the second PATS key into the ignition lock cylinder and turn the key to the ON position for 3 seconds.
8. NOTE: With the unlimited key mode turned off, a maximum of 8 keys can be programmed into the Instrument Cluster (IC) using the 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 procedure. The IC SPAREKEY PID must be enabled.
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 (up to 8 keys, total) that needs to be programmed. The IC SPAREKEY PID must be enabled.
Spare Key Programming - Using Diagnostic Equipment
Spare Key Programming - Using Diagnostic Equipment
