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General Service Bulletin (GSB):

Passive Anti Theft System(PATS) Key Programming

GSB Overview:

This General Service Bulletin will cover the proper tool usage along with 

what programming procedure to use and tips on how to perform these 

procedures

NOTE:  This information is not intended to replace or supersede any warranty, parts and service policy, Work Shop Manual (WSM) 

procedures or technical training or wiring diagram information.

This General Service Bulletin covers the following topics

1. Key Types & Verifying You Have the Correct Key

2.    Security Access

2A) Timed Security Access
2B) Coded Security Access 

3. Parameter Resets

4. Key Programming Methods

5. CAN Protection Strategy

6. Handling Errors During Security Access, Key      
Programming and  Parameter Resets

7. Helpful Hints and FAQs

Key Fob Programming Guide 
GSB V1

Ford Motor Company  Printed Copies 

Uncontrolled

Pg. 1 of 15

November 2017

Summary of Contents for 164-R8092

Page 1: ...cy Work Shop Manual WSM procedures or technical training or wiring diagram information This General Service Bulletin covers the following topics 1 Key Types Verifying You Have the Correct Key 2 Securi...

Page 2: ...ly starting when the key is in the back up slot push button start vehicles Keys must be ordered via www onerotunda com using the Rotunda Key Part Number Ex 164 R8092 Rotunda key part numbers can be ve...

Page 3: ...ineering part number in the key The number is small and may be in a different location based on key design for your vehicle The base part number is always 15K601 This number can be checked against the...

Page 4: ...Verifying the Correct Key Key Fob Programming Guide GSB V1 Ford Motor Company Printed Copies Uncontrolled Pg 4 of 15 November 2017 1 2...

Page 5: ...V1 Ford Motor Company Printed Copies Uncontrolled Pg 5 of 15 November 2017 Rotunda Key P N Service Part Number per HVBoM The Ford Parts Catalog Advantage FCAT is accessed through PTS Workshop Parts C...

Page 6: ...must first be obtained There are two styles of Security Access A 10 minute Timed Access Coded Security Access The Security Access routine helps prevent unauthorized key programming routines from being...

Page 7: ...Ford Motor Company Printed Copies Uncontrolled Pg 7 of 15 November 2017 Key Fob Programming Guide To gain security access and access the PATS menu navigate to IDS Toolbox Tab Body Security PATS You w...

Page 8: ...s since then Reference section 419 01 General Procedures in the vehicle WSM Using your PTS login information you can quickly enter the PATS menu and program keys perform parameter resets or any other...

Page 9: ...over the High Speed CAN network On Hybrid vehicles the Transmission Control Module TCM and ABS Module may also be apart of the Security Access and Parameter Reset Routines These modules will need to b...

Page 10: ...e ignition on BCM to PCM This must be performed after the BCM to RFA reset This is what allows the vehicle to start Some vehicles may require more than one parameter reset Always refer to Removal and...

Page 11: ...to workshop manual section 418 00 Diagnosis and Testing If you cannot complete a parameter reset verify the modules you re performing the reset on pass a network test 12 volt battery is fully charged...

Page 12: ...ber 2017 Requires a strong Internet Connection Hard Wired Preferred and a valid PTS logon ID and password Battery voltage should be between 12 and 14 volts The Internet Security settings must be set a...

Page 13: ...critical in this procedure If receiving error messages during this routine verify the items from page 11 and the below items 1 Laptop hardware and internet connection meet Ford Requirements Refer to...

Page 14: ...ing fails it s likely the replacement key is not correct for the vehicle Because the vehicle started and ran with the original keys this likely proves the PATS module wiring and antennas are okay Refe...

Page 15: ...med or control module key replacement The Vehicle Concern is not PATS related if The Service Engine Soon light is illuminated There is no communication with the PCM BCM or RFA Remote Keyless Entry con...

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