FORD 2012 Explorer v.1 - Manual (Page 131)

Note: For all vehicles with a non Ford-approved remote start installed, it
is possible to program all ’real’ keys as MyKeys
௡, in which case, you will
need to use your remote start system to reset all MyKeys
௡ as admin keys
by doing the following:
1. Enter the vehicle, close all doors.
2. Remote start the vehicle using your non Ford-approved remote start
fob.
3. Follow Steps 1-4 in the Clear MyKey
௡ section.
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)
is 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
non Ford-approved 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
non Ford-approved remote start
system that is programmed as
MyKey
௡. Refer to Using MyKey௡ with
remote start systems section.
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2012 Explorer (exp)
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