Anti-Theft Security Access

2010 Mercury Mariner Hybrid, AWDSECTION Anti-Theft Security Access
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Special Tools

Illustration Tool Name Tool Number
GF0000049
Vehicle Communication Module (VCM) and Integrated Diagnostic System (IDS) software with appropriate hardware, or equivalent scan tool Β 
NOTE: The anti-theft security access procedure is used to obtain passive anti-theft system (PATS) security access. PATS security access must be granted to erase ignition key codes, program ignition key codes, enable/disable unlimited key mode, set unlimited transponder key ID and enable/disable the spare key programming switch (PID SPAREKEY). The anti-theft security access procedure invokes a 10-minute time delay prior to granting security access during which the scan tool must remain connected to the vehicle. Once security access is granted, a security access command menu is displayed which offers various command options.
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