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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMERCURY1999SABLE LS, 4D SEDAN, 3.0 SREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)BODY & FRAMEDOOR LOCKSANTI-THEFT SYSTEMS - PASSIVEPROGRAMMINGKEY PROGRAMMING - WITHOUT USING 2 PROGRAMMED KEYS
1999 Mercury Sable LS, 4D Sedan, 3.0 S

Key Programming - Without Using 2 Programmed Keys

1999 Mercury Sable LS, 4D Sedan, 3.0 SSECTION Key Programming - Without Using 2 Programmed Keys
NOTE: This procedure is used when customer needs extra keys programmed and 2 programmed keys are not available but system has 2 ignition keys programmed. A maximum of 8 keys can be programmed. If 8 keys are already programmed, this procedure will not allow any more to be programmed. The number of programmed key can be determined by accessing PATS PID NUMKEYS with NGS tester.

Insert unprogrammed key in ignition and turn ignition switch to RUN position. Connect New Generation Star (NGS) tester to Data Link Connector (DLC). Insert Ford Service Function (FSF) card in NGS tester. Perform security access procedure. See KEY PROGRAMMING - SECURITY ACCESS PROCEDURE  . Select IGNITION KEY CODE PROGRAM. Turn ignition switch to LOCK position. Disconnect NGS tester. Key should now be programmed and be able to start vehicle.

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