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Brain75
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- Ford Ranger
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- 2.9 V6
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- 215/70R14
TL/DR; How do I tell for sure if I have factory RKE on a '07 XLT without forscan?
So the family Ranger (not mine, but I get to fix it) wouldn't start the other day and I troubleshot it right away to the cheapie aftermarket key. It fired right up with the genuine Ford key. That prompted the request to get a 2nd genuine Ford key & check into remote keyless costs (it did not come with any FOBS).
The two keys it came with when we got it (bought used just recently), one says Italy and F-150 on it (obviously not OEM), and the other one looks like B in the next link - except the Ford logo has no color, key is clearly stamped S only. Kinda looks like the key might be original - blade shows years of wear.
I read this: https://www.therangerstation.com/tech/ford-chip-key-basics-or-what-blank-key-should-i-buy/
I know the two vendors (Huf and Strattec ) & the stamp on the key (H/S/HA/SA), to get genuine ones that wont cause future headache... Over on FTE (and the manual page 75) there is some info on checking (programming) if it has RKE from the factory.
A bit conflicting info here (they are talking F150's so understandable). I DO have a passenger lock cylinder, and there was no blinking security light on the dash. When I cycle the key 8 times it locks and unlocks the doors. And then since doing that the security light blinks every 2 seconds.... soooo I have factory RKE, no?
What I am planning on doing is getting 2 genuine Ford keys, and getting them with remote buttons built in. Then putting the non-entry key away for safe keeping / throwing away the cheapie. If it is enabled I don't need to get forscan stuff (maybe depends if the amazon key is a clone or unique), if it is not then get the forscan stuff and follow this guide:
So the family Ranger (not mine, but I get to fix it) wouldn't start the other day and I troubleshot it right away to the cheapie aftermarket key. It fired right up with the genuine Ford key. That prompted the request to get a 2nd genuine Ford key & check into remote keyless costs (it did not come with any FOBS).
The two keys it came with when we got it (bought used just recently), one says Italy and F-150 on it (obviously not OEM), and the other one looks like B in the next link - except the Ford logo has no color, key is clearly stamped S only. Kinda looks like the key might be original - blade shows years of wear.
I read this: https://www.therangerstation.com/tech/ford-chip-key-basics-or-what-blank-key-should-i-buy/
I know the two vendors (Huf and Strattec ) & the stamp on the key (H/S/HA/SA), to get genuine ones that wont cause future headache... Over on FTE (and the manual page 75) there is some info on checking (programming) if it has RKE from the factory.
How do I tell if I have Remote Keyless Entry - Ford Truck Enthusiasts Forums
1999 - 2016 Super Duty - How do I tell if I have Remote Keyless Entry - Just bought a used 2005 F250 with a 6.0 PSD. It has electric door locks but I was only given a standard key. Q1. Are there trucks without Remote Keyless Entry? Q2. How do I tell if the keyless receiver is installed in the...
www.ford-trucks.com
A bit conflicting info here (they are talking F150's so understandable). I DO have a passenger lock cylinder, and there was no blinking security light on the dash. When I cycle the key 8 times it locks and unlocks the doors. And then since doing that the security light blinks every 2 seconds.... soooo I have factory RKE, no?
What I am planning on doing is getting 2 genuine Ford keys, and getting them with remote buttons built in. Then putting the non-entry key away for safe keeping / throwing away the cheapie. If it is enabled I don't need to get forscan stuff (maybe depends if the amazon key is a clone or unique), if it is not then get the forscan stuff and follow this guide:
Added Factory Remote Keyless Entry to 2008 XL - Ford Truck Enthusiasts Forums
1999 - 2016 Super Duty - Added Factory Remote Keyless Entry to 2008 XL - I can't find my old thread, but this deserves its own thread anyway. Today I successfully enabled the factory RKE on my 2008 XL that was disabled from the factory simply because the pickup was not ordered with it. I owe the...
www.ford-trucks.com
