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I have an ignitionand key question and need some help does the 96 need a chipped key the key i got is a standard key and the car won't crank
 

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I believe a 96 the chip key (anti-thieft) would be an option.
When you turn the key to on or start is the 'thieft' light on?
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This is the key I got with the car and yes the theft light blinks fast when I turn the key and the car doesn't turn overlike no power to the starter but all lights come on as they should
 

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PurpleSN95 said:
This is the key I got with the car and yes the theft light blinks fast when I turn the key and the car doesn't turn overlike no power to the starter but all lights come on as they should
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My 96 Convertible has a chipped key. I don't know if they all had them, but mine does
 
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Ya i will have to assume mine does as well being as it has a PAT'S sensor i can assume that it does
 
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Ya i will have to assume mine does as well being as it has a PAT'S sensor i can assume that it does
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It is ironic. You didn't get a single chipped key when buying your 96 and the dude I bought mine from gave me four of those MFers (only one fob, though)
 
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Ya this car belonged to an older gentleman who got sick in 2017 and passed away in 2018 his wife kept the car parked until now when she decided it was time to get rid of it so I got one key and no fobs
 
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This is the car
 

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PurpleSN95 said:
Ya this car belonged to an older gentleman who got sick in 2017 and passed away in 2018 his wife kept the car parked until now when she decided it was time to get rid of it so I got one key and no fobs
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I know you can get chipped keys and fobs easily enough, but don't know what hoops you have to jump thru to get them programmed to the specific car (especially the key itself)
 
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PurpleSN95 said:
This is the car
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Nice car!
 
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92wastheyear said:
Nice car!
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Thank you
 
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Thank you
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You won't believe what I paid for it
 
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Just an update I just talked to my mobile auto locksmith and he said it does not use a chipped key and to look into a possible ECM issue
 
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PurpleSN95 said:
Just an update I just talked to my mobile auto locksmith and he said it does not use a chipped key and to look into a possible ECM issue
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That's odd. If it turns out he is mistaken, I found this:

How to: Program a PATS key. - MustangForums.com

4.6L (1996-2004 Modular) Mustang - How to: Program a PATS key. - How to program a replacement PATS key Please keep in mind.... This and other how-to articles are provided for informational purposes only. Perform the procedures at your own risk. Mustang Forums is not responsible for any damage...
mustangforums.com
 
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PurpleSN95 said:
You won't believe what I paid for it
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How much?
 

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#1 the key in the pic will not start that car.
#2 if the 'theft' light comes on or blinks you have the anti-theft option, I don't remember what year they became 'standard' equipment.
#3 call another mobile locksmith, they can copy that to chipped key blank and program it right in your driveway.
 
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That's odd. If it turns out he is mistaken, I found this:

How to: Program a PATS key. - MustangForums.com

4.6L (1996-2004 Modular) Mustang - How to: Program a PATS key. - How to program a replacement PATS key Please keep in mind.... This and other how-to articles are provided for informational purposes only. Perform the procedures at your own risk. Mustang Forums is not responsible for any damage...
mustangforums.com
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See i agree with you. If it has a PATs then it needs a programmed key other wise why have a PATs on the car
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How much?
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$500 and no I didn't leave off a 0 lol
General karthief said:
#1 the key in the pic will not start that car.
#2 if the 'theft' light comes on or blinks you have the anti-theft option, I don't remember what year they became 'standard' equipment.
#3 call another mobile locksmith, they can copy that to chipped key blank and program it right in your driveway.
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Thanks General you are correct as I have discovered but I purchased a new lock cylinder with keys and the locksmith is coming out tomorrow to program
 
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See i agree with you. If it has a PATs then it needs a programmed key other wise why have a PATs on the car

$500 and no I didn't leave off a 0 lol

Thanks General you are correct as I have discovered but I purchased a new lock cylinder with keys and the locksmith is coming out tomorrow to program
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500 American dollars?
 
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