3.0L Vulcan Transplant - Computer Help Needed!

[pjtoledo]

maybe,,,

 

[RonD]

No, this is...................

 

[Curious Hound]

We've done this before.

 

[alwaysFlOoReD]

When?

 

[Curious Hound]

It was a few years ago. I don't remember the thread. Actually, wasn't there a thread titled "dead thread" or something similar?

 

[alwaysFlOoReD]

I remember the thread. (But not the name. I think it was started by "viva the ranger") But it's not this one....

 

[O No 3.0!]

Well wtf happened to the guy who disabled the pats for free?

 

[alexhall]

Ok im not the only person that has came about this very same problem. I have an 03 ranger 4x2 was auto trans now manual trans with a 3.0L. I got the truck for nothing its got no rust and very little body damage but it didnt have any keys and i didnt know anything about fords pats system until soon after i took ownership!!! man let me tell you it wasnt easy but i drive the truck today and i didnt put a dime in it other then a couple hours of my time .I could tell you what i did to bypass pats system if your intrested. just let me know on this thread ill check it from time to time

Hi JayLapp03ranger - can you give details on how you resolved your issue? I bought a 2002 Ford Ranger from my mechanic's shop and he gave me only 1 key and I want to make a backup. Have any useful info for me? Thanks

 

[RonD]

Hi JayLapp03ranger - can you give details on how you resolved your issue? I bought a 2002 Ford Ranger from my mechanic's shop and he gave me only 1 key and I want to make a backup. Have any useful info for me? Thanks

Welcome to TRS

Any Locksmith shop can make a "Clone" of your current working PATS key
They "read" you current key's Transponder number, using an RFID tag reader/writer device
They then "write" that number to a new Blank PATS key
Then they cut the key, like any key, to match your lock
This is the most economical option for spare key(s)

This does not "count" as a different key to the PATS system, it sees both keys as the same key since they both have the same matching transponder number in PATS memory for your vehicle

Most Locksmiths can also cut new PATS keys to match your lock and then hook up a laptop with Ford software to your vehicle and ADD the new key(s) transponder numbers to your vehicles PATS memory
This also allows old, lost? keys to be erased from memory so only current keys, in your possession, can be used to start the engine
This can be a good thing if you don't know who may have a key, or you do know and don't want them to be able to "borrow" the vehicle at a future date

Key Fobs can also all be erased from Keyless Entry system(nothing to do with PATS)
Google: Ford Ranger add fobs

When you enter programming mode all Fobs are automatically erased from memory
Then you add back current and any new Fobs you have

 

[alexhall]

Welcome to TRS

Any Locksmith shop can make a "Clone" of your current working PATS key
They "read" you current key's Transponder number, using an RFID tag reader/writer device
They then "write" that number to a new Blank PATS key
Then they cut the key, like any key, to match your lock
This is the most economical option for spare key(s)

This does not "count" as a different key to the PATS system, it sees both keys as the same key since they both have the same matching transponder number in PATS memory for your vehicle

Most Locksmiths can also cut new PATS keys to match your lock and then hook up a laptop with Ford software to your vehicle and ADD the new key(s) transponder numbers to your vehicles PATS memory
This also allows old, lost? keys to be erased from memory so only current keys, in your possession, can be used to start the engine
This can be a good thing if you don't know who may have a key, or you do know and don't want them to be able to "borrow" the vehicle at a future date

Key Fobs can also all be erased from Keyless Entry system(nothing to do with PATS)
Google: Ford Ranger add fobs

When you enter programming mode all Fobs are automatically erased from memory
Then you add back current and any new Fobs you have

Thanks RonD! I saw your earlier reply to JayLapp03ranger. Was just trying to round out the information I have. I don't have a keyfob so I may also pursue that later. Thanks again!
I was actually researching a different issue and came across this thread. My real issue is that I have a 2002 Ford Ranger 3.0 (but already fitted with a passenger car engine swap when I bought it) and I have a bad misfire/stumble at around 1800 to 2800 rpm under light load, typically going up a hill. I will do more research here, and then post a question with more details later if I do not find an answer here.