FORD 2011 Explorer v.3 - Manual (Page 133)

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.
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 non
Ford-approved remote start system that is
programmed as MyKey
௡. Refer to Using
MyKey
௡ with remote start systems section.
Lost the only admin key
• Purchase a new key from your authorized
dealer.
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