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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMERCURY1998SABLE V6-3.0L DOHC VIN SREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISACCESSORIES AND OPTIONAL EQUIPMENTANTITHEFT AND ALARM SYSTEMSSERVICE AND REPAIRSPARE KEY PROGRAMMING - WITH PROGRAMMED KEYS
1998 Mercury Sable V6-3.0L DOHC VIN S
Spare Key Programming - With Programmed Keys
1998 Mercury Sable V6-3.0L DOHC VIN SSECTION Spare Key Programming - With Programmed Keys
NOTE:
- This procedure only works if two or more programmed ignition keys are available and it is desired to program additional key(s). If two keys are not available, follow Spare Key Programming - Without Programmed Keys. Spare Key Programming - Without Programmed Keys
- PID SPARE__KY must be enabled for this procedure to operate. If this PID is not enabled, then follow the Security Access Procedure above, then select Spare Key Programming Switch: Enabled.
- If the programming procedure is successful, the new key(s) will start the vehicle and the THEFT INDICATOR will illuminate for approximately 3 seconds.
- If the programming procedure is not successful, the new key(s) will not start the vehicle and the THEFT INDICATOR will flash for 1 minute (after flashing for 1 minute, the THEFT INDICATOR will flash the fault code). If the programming procedure was not successful, repeat the Key Programming procedure from Step 1. If the failure repeats, refer to Testing and Inspection procedures to review DTCs and perform Pinpoint Tests.
- A maximum of 8 ignition keys can be programmed to a Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS) equipped vehicle.
- If the steps are not performed as outlined, the programming procedure will end.
- Ignition keys must have correct mechanical key cut for the vehicle and must be a PATS encoded key.
1. Insert first programmed ignition key into ignition lock cylinder and turn ignition switch from OFF to RUN (maintain ignition switch in RUN for 1 second).
2. Turn ignition switch to OFF and remove first key from ignition lock cylinder.
3. Within 5 seconds of turning the ignition switch to OFF, insert the second programmed ignition key into the ignition lock cylinder and turn the ignition switch from OFF to RUN (maintain ignition switch in RUN for 1 second).
4. Turn ignition switch to OFF and remove second key from ignition lock cylinder.
5. Within 10 seconds of turning the ignition lock cylinder to OFF, insert the unprogrammed ignition key (new key) into the ignition lock cylinder and turn the ignition switch from OFF to RUN (maintain ignition switch in RUN for 1 second).
6. If it is desired to program additional key(s), repeat the Key Programming Procedure from the beginning.
- This procedure only works if two or more programmed ignition keys are available and it is desired to program additional key(s). If two keys are not available, follow Spare Key Programming - Without Programmed Keys. Spare Key Programming - Without Programmed Keys
- PID SPARE__KY must be enabled for this procedure to operate. If this PID is not enabled, then follow the Security Access Procedure above, then select Spare Key Programming Switch: Enabled.
- If the programming procedure is successful, the new key(s) will start the vehicle and the THEFT INDICATOR will illuminate for approximately 3 seconds.
- If the programming procedure is not successful, the new key(s) will not start the vehicle and the THEFT INDICATOR will flash for 1 minute (after flashing for 1 minute, the THEFT INDICATOR will flash the fault code). If the programming procedure was not successful, repeat the Key Programming procedure from Step 1. If the failure repeats, refer to Testing and Inspection procedures to review DTCs and perform Pinpoint Tests.
- A maximum of 8 ignition keys can be programmed to a Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS) equipped vehicle.
- If the steps are not performed as outlined, the programming procedure will end.
- Ignition keys must have correct mechanical key cut for the vehicle and must be a PATS encoded key.
1. Insert first programmed ignition key into ignition lock cylinder and turn ignition switch from OFF to RUN (maintain ignition switch in RUN for 1 second).
2. Turn ignition switch to OFF and remove first key from ignition lock cylinder.
3. Within 5 seconds of turning the ignition switch to OFF, insert the second programmed ignition key into the ignition lock cylinder and turn the ignition switch from OFF to RUN (maintain ignition switch in RUN for 1 second).
4. Turn ignition switch to OFF and remove second key from ignition lock cylinder.
5. Within 10 seconds of turning the ignition lock cylinder to OFF, insert the unprogrammed ignition key (new key) into the ignition lock cylinder and turn the ignition switch from OFF to RUN (maintain ignition switch in RUN for 1 second).
6. If it is desired to program additional key(s), repeat the Key Programming Procedure from the beginning.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.