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Old 06-07-2013, 06:13 AM
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I hope somebody can help me before i go mad, last week i broke the chip in my only key, so i took a key,transponder pats, steering lock from a running car, and now it still wont start i found this on a website.

Code Problem Check
1 : 3 Key code not received is the key obscured, try again with different key, key may be damaged/faulty 1 : 4 Partial code only received is the key obscured, try again with different key, key may be damaged or faulty 1 : 5 Key not programmed to PATS Programme key 1 : 6 Faulty link between PATS and EEC v module check with FDS2000

I have 1-5 key not programmed to pats, how do i program this? it is weird because yesterday i took a work pats and key from a running car and when put on my car it dont work????

someone please help me
Old 06-07-2013, 03:27 PM
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I have got hold of another fiesta, so all i need it take off is the key and pats unit is that right?????? or is there another little box somewhere else
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as far as I'm aware the key is matched to the ecu and pats ring
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Yup, think you need to change the ECU too. the transponder ring around the ignition barrel just reads the key then sends the code to the ecu.
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