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Kranden Dec 23, 2012 09:31 PM

Drained battery no key I am in desperate need of advice
 
So my car is dead and I cannot get a transponder chip programmed without the car on. My question is this if a locksmith makes a key temporarily without a chip can It run long enough to jump the car and juice the battery so he can program the chip?

Kranden Dec 23, 2012 09:40 PM

It's a 2001 ford escape btw

hanky Dec 23, 2012 09:59 PM

The functionality of the PATS in your vehicle is controlled by the PCM which without the correct coded key or proper programming of the PCM the starter and fuel injectors are disabled. Therefore I would consider having the locksmith either code the new key to your PCM or have the PCM programmed to accept a new/different coded key. Most times the vehicle need not be run.
What do you mean the car is dead?

Kranden Dec 23, 2012 10:35 PM

The battery died from the alarm going off. Can I charge it with a portable charger so he can program a chip?

hanky Dec 24, 2012 05:02 AM

To start with, the battery needs to be fully charged .
If the alarm is still going off , see if you can disconnect the noise part.


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