Key Programming - Spare Key Programming Switch

NOTE: The spare key programming switch is a New Generation Star (NGS) tester programmable switch which provides the capability to enable/disable the normal customer spare key programming procedure detailed in the owner's manual. This programmable switch is provided as a convenience for rental company fleets or other fleet purchasers who may not want the spare key programming procedure available to the vehicle driver. The spare key programming switch state can be determined by accessing instrument cluster PID NUMKEYS with NGS tester.

Connect New Generation Star (NGS) tester to Data Link Connector (DLC). DLC is located under instrument panel, right of steering column. Insert Ford Service Function (FSF) card into NGS tester. Insert a programmed ignition key into the ignition lock cylinder. Turn ignition switch from LOCK to RUN position. Using NGS tester, select SECURITY ACCESS PROCEDURE. See KEY PROGRAMMING - SECURITY ACCESS PROCEDURE . After the security access procedure has been completed, a new menu will be displayed with command options. The default setting on all new vehicles is ENABLE. Select SPARE KEY PROGRAMMING SWITCH. Set SPARE KEY PROGRAMMING SWITCH to ENABLE to allow keys to be programmed or DISABLE to make key programming unavailable.