Swapping Keys between Vehicles

[IronTom]

Hello all,

I'm in the process of taking parts from my 2002 4.0 RWD to my 2003 4.9 4X4.

• The keys from my 2002 work perfectly (doors & ignition).
• The 2003 has issues... its key will open the passenger door with a lot of wiggling (not a perfect fit), does not work with the driver door and works with the ignition.

Eventually I will get rid of the 2002, so I'm thinking of just swapping the keys and key cylinders between the two vehicles. Knowing that both vehicles have the PATS system, would welcome any advice or insights on how to address the PATS and successfully swap keys.

Open to ideas & suggestions, thanks,
IronTom

 

[rusty ol ranger]

I think you just gotta get the keys programmed to the vehicle