Troubleshooting
Condition
Potential Causes
Can’t create a
MyKey
威
•
Key in backup slot is the last remaining admin
key (there always has to be at least one admin key).
•
Key in backup slot is a MyKey
威
.
•
Key is not in the backup slot.
•
SecuriLock
威
passive anti-theft system is disabled
or in unlimited mode.
•
Vehicle has been started using a non
Ford-approved remote start system that is
programmed as MyKey
威
. Refer to
Using MyKey
威
with remote start systems
section.
Cannot program
the MyKey
威
optional settings
•
Key in backup slot is a MyKey
威
.
•
No MyKeys
威
are programmed to the vehicle.
Refer to
Create a MyKey
威
section.
•
Vehicle has been started using a non
Ford-approved remote start system that is
programmed as MyKey
威
. Refer to
Using MyKey
威
with remote start systems
section.
Cannot clear
MyKey
威
•
No MyKeys
威
are programmed to the vehicle.
Refer to
Create a MyKey
威
section.
•
Vehicle has been started using a non
Ford-approved remote start system that is
programmed as MyKey
威
. Refer to
Using MyKey
威
with remote start systems
section.
Lost the only
admin key
•
Purchase a new key from your authorized dealer.
Lost any key
•
For programming spare keys, refer to the
Programming spare keys
section in this chapter.
I accidentally
programmed all
keys as MyKeys
威
•
Vehicle has a non Ford-approved remote start
system that is recognized as an admin key. Refer to
the
Using MyKey
威
with remote start systems
section to reset all MyKeys
威
as admin keys.
Locks and Security
98
2012 MKX
(mkx)
Owners Guide, 1st Printing
USA
(fus)