FORD 2011 Taurus v.1 - Manual (Page 113)

Troubleshooting
Condition Potential Causes
Can’t create a
MyKey™
• Key in the ignition is already a MyKey™.
• Key in the ignition is the last remaining admin key
(there always has to be at least one admin key).
• Intelligent access key (if equipped) not in the
backup slot — for vehicles with push button start.
•SecuriLock௡ Passive Anti-Theft System is disabled
or in unlimited mode
• Vehicle has been started using a remote start
system that is programmed as MyKey™. Refer to
Using MyKey™ with remote start systems section.
Cannot program
the MyKey™
optional settings
• Key in the ignition is a MyKey™
• No MyKeys™ are programmed to the vehicle.
Refer to Create a MyKey™ section
• Vehicle has been started using a remote start
system that is programmed as a MyKey™. Refer to
Using MyKey™ with remote start systems section.
Cannot clear
MyKey™
• Key in the ignition is a MyKey™
• No MyKeys™ are programmed to the vehicle.
Refer to Create a MyKey™ section
• Vehicle has been started using a remote start
system that is programmed as a MyKey™. Refer to
MyKey™ 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™
• Vehicle has a remote start system that is
recognized as an admin key. Refer to the Using
MyKey™ with remote start systems section to
reset all MyKeys™ as admin keys.
Locks and Security
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