Ford Focus Service Manual: Key Programming Switch State Control - General Procedures

Vehicle Communication Module (VCM) and Integrated Diagnostic System (IDS) software with appropriate hardware, or equivalent scan tool

NOTE:

The spare key programming switch is a programmable switch which provides the capability to enable/disable the normal customer spare key programming procedure detailed in the Owner's Literature. It must read "ENABLE" if more than 2 keys need to be programmed into the Instrument Cluster (IC) . For additional information, refer to Key Programming Using Two Programmed Keys procedure in this section. 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.

NOTE:

The spare key programming switch state can be viewed with the IC PID SPAREKEY.

NOTE:

If the IC SPAREKEY PID reads "ENABLE", up to 8 keys total can be programmed into the IC . For additional information, refer to Key Programming Using Two Programmed Keys procedure in this section. If the IC SPAREKEY PID reads "DISABLE", the Key Programming Using Two Programmed Keys procedure does not function. This PID is set to "ENABLE" when the vehicle is built. This switch does not affect the Key Programming Using Diagnostic Equipment procedure, the Spare Key Programming — Unlimited Key Mode, or the Spare Key Programming — Using Diagnostic Equipment procedures.

NOTE:

The spare key programming procedure is available in order to program more than 2 keys, but no more than 8 keys into the PATS using the Key Programming Using Two Programmed Keys procedure in this section.

1. Insert a programmed Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS) key into the ignition lock cylinder and turn the key from the OFF position to the ON position.

1. From the scan tool, enter TOOLBOX. Select BODY — SECURITY — PATS Functions and follow the Integrated Diagnostic System (IDS) on-screen instructions to ENTER SECURITY ACCESS. For additional information, refer to Anti-Theft Security Access in this section.

1. NOTE:

   The default setting on delivery of all new vehicles is "ENABLE".

   From the scan tool menu select the desired setting:

   • "Customer Spare Key Programming Enable" — Spare Key Programming Procedure is accessible.
   • "Customer Spare Key Programming Disable" — Spare Key Programming Procedure is not accessible.

1. NOTE:

   The 20-second delay is to allow the module to exit the diagnostic mode.

   Turn the key to the OFF position and disconnect the scan tool (wait 20 seconds).