Keys Programmed

Got the new keys programmed and cut today. Home Depot cut the keys for free.

The remotes where easy to program using the following directions:

1. Open trunk and remove the trim on the drivers side until you see a box that says anti theft on it.

 2.Turn the ignition to the ON/ACC position.

3. Find the plug with 2 terminals and nothing going to it. Its the only plug there with nothing connected to it.

 4. Using a jumped wire connect those 2 terminals....you'll hear the door locks either lock or unlock....that means its ready to be programmed.

5. Press unlock or lock on the remote a few times until your door locks start to work.

The keys where also easy to program. I only had 1 original key and was able to just follow the instructions to add a key:


On-Board Programming Method "B" for Ford keys (1996 -early 1998 Ford, Lincoln, Mercury)

If you want to initiate a new master key....

1. Insert new key into ignition cylinder and turn it to the ON (RUN) position. The security light on the dash will flash for fifteen minutes.

2. When the security light stops flashing, you have FIVE minutes to start the next step. Turn the ignition cylinder OFF and then back to the ON (RUN) position. The security light on the dash will flash for fifteen more minutes.

3. When the security light stops flashing, you have FIVE minutes to start the next step. Turn the ignition cylinder to OFF and then back ON (RUN) position. The dash will flash for fifteen more minutes.

4. After the security light stops flashing the third time, the new key has been programmed into the vehicles computer and will operate the car. It has replaced ALL the previous electronic key codes and is the ONLY key programmed into the vehicles computer.

If you want to add a key....

1. Insert an existing key into the ignition cylinder.

2. Turn the ignition cylinder to ON (RUN) and back to OFF.

3. Remove the existing key and, within 15 seconds, insert the new key and turn it to ON (RUN).

4. The security light will light up for two seconds to indicate success in programming the key into the vehicle.

5. Don't attempt to start the vehicle with any key for at least 1 minute.