Arty.....apparently programming the fob/s is only a part of it and can easily be done. I'd already achieved that with mine and the fob would operate the c/l system....but that won't start the engine.
This guy explained to me that the key transponder then has to be programmed into the cars electronics so that it will 'recognise' both keys, and that can only be done through the diagnostics plug. It cannot be done just from the fob. Later model Fords are even more difficult with Ford flatly refusing to sell the software other than to their own dealerships....neatly cornering the market and thereby forcing the owner to go back to the main dealer.
The computer appeared to be similar to what Ford Garages use to run diagnostic checks on various parts of the engine.
the key can be done manually as i have already done mine the transponder is easy to do but as i said you need 2 original keys to do it not 1 it cant be done manually with 1 key as the procedure involves putting the first original key in the ignition switching it on so many times then removing it ands putting the second original key in only after the second transponder signal is recieved will the car enter programme mode now the new key and transponder are inserted and this codes it to the car along with the original keys it only needs software when only one key is available as the car cant and wont enter learn mode it can only be done through the obd port coding the car to the key ive explained this too many times but many fail to grasp it and i already said in my previous post that the remote fob has nothing to do with starting the car and that the 2 keys need to be used but as you only had 1 you would need the locksmith to do it it can be done manually as the ford manual tells you but only with 2 keys ive done about 4 cars for friends and it works
You must have two original keys to perform this procedure. If you only have one key, you WILL have to take it to the dealer to get it programmed or have a auto locksmith do it
1. Insert and existing (working) key into the ignition cylinder.2. Turn the ignition cylinder ON (RUN) and back to OFF. Ignition should stay on for at least
ONE SECOND.3. Remove the existing key and,
within TEN seconds, insert a second working key and turn it to ON (RUN) and the back OFF.
Ignition must be in ON for at least ONE second, but no more than TEN seconds. Remove the key.
4. Insert the new key before
TWENTY seconds have elapsed and turn it to ON (RUN). Leave it the ON position for at least
ONE second and turn back to OFF.
5. The security light will light up for
THREE seconds to indicate that the new key has been successfully programmed.
6. To program additional keys, repeat steps 1 through 5
