Help PATS left me stranded!

[Drae]

Does anyone know how to reset the PATS on these trucks? I have a 2010 that just wigged out on me. I was at the lake and my keys got wet so I took the (all in one) fob and key apart to dry it out. I went to unlock the truck just using the key because the fob wasn't working yet and the alarm started chirping so I tried to close the door and lock and unlock and nothing. I tried the ignition and nothing. The horn finally stopped but the flashers were still on and the security light is on also. The flashers eventually go off but that Security light won't go away with the key in or out. The fob was already rigged together from the previous owner and it's the only one I have. The circuit board got screwed up because the contacts where the buttons press came apart. It has little chrome caps and orange caps that go over the contact and all but one chrome cap is now missing. I have to use it for the lock and unlock button to get it to work. I locked and unlocked the truck using the fob this way multiple times and even waited for a while and nothing gives. I just ended up getting a ride home as the lake is over an hour away and plan to tow it to the Ford dealership tomorrow unless one of you guys can save my ass before then. It is an XLT with basic options. I don't have the Forscan or anything.

 

[Cookieman00x]

I believe you can leave the key in the on position for some period of time to get the theft to stop flashing.

 

[stamp11127]

Nope, the PATS has to recognize a code from the key that has been programmed into memory. Since yours has taken a bath it is faster to have the dealer reprogram new keys - and it isn't going to cheap.

 

[Drae]

Yeah I had a quote a little while back of just under $300 for a new programmed key from Ford. Ridiculous! Can the key still be unrecognizable to the car but the fob still controls it? It still lock, unlock, pop the hatch and the panic button still works. The fob is damaged though and I read that might be an issue.

 

[Drae]

I believe you can leave the key in the on position for some period of time to get the theft to stop flashing.

I tried the key on for 45 seconds until it stops flashing fast then off then again for 15 seconds then try to start with no success. I'm just gonna have to bite the Ford Bullet on this one it seems.

 

[1955moose]

What happened to your spare chip key? Vehicles come with 2. When I go to my Gym, I leave my chip key, and grab my valet key, non chip, just to open door, my key pad on door is wonky. I wouldn't want to lose or damage the chip one. Pass key was $2.00, chip key $ 300.00, no brainer!

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[stamp11127]

Don't feel so bad, my Mini Cooper project car only has one key also. Need a spare, go to any MINI dealer and they will be more than happy to order one for you - from Germany - tied to the vin.

 

[1955moose]

Hey Stamp, I don't know if your mini is like my Expy, but I got a second chip key made at Ace hardware. They only needed the one key to chip my second. I keep it as a backup, but 2 years later, it still works. Yours probably has a different system, but you might shoot by a store next time you need hardware or paint.

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[Trainmaster]

The PATS key has a tuned coil in it that is encased in a glass tube. It should be waterproof. The pushbuttons and battery in the key/fob should have nothing to do with the car's ability to start. The coil in the PATS system is passive. It uses no power.

 

[stamp11127]

Out of luck on the MINI, has to come from Germany. I've searched and found many stories where owners tried the aftermarket route just to have a key that will only unlock/lock the doors. Found a dealer in Mass. that I can get it at the lowest cost of all of them. Just a cost of doing business.