Ford F150 Pickup. Instruction - part 6

Fig. 24: Pinpoint Test J: Anti-Theft System Does Not Operate Correctly - NVM Configuration Failure 
(J1 - J2) 
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Fig. 25: Pinpoint Test J: Anti-Theft System Does Not Operate Correctly - NVM Configuration Failure 
(J2 -J3) 
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PINPOINT TEST K: ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM DOES NOT OPERATE CORRECTLY - FAULTY SCP LINK OR INCORRECT 
PCM CALIBRATION 

 

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Fig. 26: Pinpoint Test K: Anti-Theft System Does Not Operate Correctly - Faulty SCP Link Or Incorrect 
PCM Calibration (K1 -K3) 
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Fig. 27: Pinpoint Test K: Anti-Theft System Does Not Operate Correctly - Faulty SCP Link Or Incorrect 
PCM Calibration (K4) 
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GENERAL PROCEDURES 

KEY PROGRAMMING - PROGRAM A KEY USING TWO PROGRAMMED KEYS 

Special Tool(s) 

 

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Fig. 28: Identifying Special Tool 
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NOTE:

This procedure only works if two or more programmed ignition keys are 
available and it is desired to program additional key(s). If two keys are not 
available, follow the procedure in Key Programming-Erase All Key Codes and 
Program Two Keys.

NOTE:

PID SPARE_KY must be enabled for this procedure to operate. If this Parameter 
Identification (PID) Index is not enabled, follow the security access procedure 
and select Spare Key Programming Switch: Enabled.

NOTE:

If the programming procedure is successful, the new key(s) will start the vehicle 
and the THEFT INDICATOR will illuminate for approximately three seconds.

NOTE:

If the programming procedure is not successful, the new key(s) will not start the 
vehicle and the THEFT INDICATOR will flash. If the programming procedure was 
not successful, repeat the key programming procedure from Step 1. If the 
failure repeats, check Circuit 729 (RD/WH) (hot at all times) in instrument cluster 
for proper battery voltage. Repair the circuit if voltage is not present. Refer to 
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING to review diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) and 
perform pinpoint tests as required.

NOTE:

A maximum of eight ignition keys can be programmed to a passive anti-theft 
system (PATS) equipped vehicle. Use PID NUMKEYS to determine how many 
keys are programmed to the vehicle.

 

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1. Insert the first programmed ignition key into the ignition lock cylinder and turn the ignition switch from 

OFF to RUN (maintain the ignition switch in RUN for one second).  

2. Turn the ignition switch to OFF and remove the first key from the ignition lock cylinder.  

3. Within five seconds of turning the ignition switch to OFF, insert the second programmed ignition key into 

the ignition lock cylinder and turn the ignition switch from OFF to RUN (maintain the ignition switch in 
RUN for one second).  

4. Turn the ignition switch to OFF and remove the second key from the ignition lock cylinder.  

5. Within 10 seconds of turning the ignition lock cylinder to OFF, insert the unprogrammed ignition key 

(new key) into the ignition lock cylinder and turn the ignition switch from OFF to RUN (maintain the 
ignition switch in RUN for 1 second).  

6. If it is desired to program additional key(s), repeat the key programming procedure from the beginning.  

KEY PROGRAMMING - ERASE ALL KEY CODES AND PROGRAM TWO KEYS 

Special Tool(s) 

Fig. 29: Identifying Special Tool 
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO. 

NOTE:

If the steps are not performed as outlined, the programming procedure will end.

NOTE:

Ignition keys must have correct mechanical key cut for the vehicle and must be 
a PATS encoded key.

NOTE:

This procedure is used when a customer needs keys programmed into the 
system and does not have two programmed ignition keys available. This 
procedure is also useful when programmed ignition key(s) have been lost or the 

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

2003 ACCESSORIES AND EQUIPMENT Anti-Theft-PATS - F150 Pickup