I lost my key and it has a chip in it

OUT2LUNCH

MEMBER
2003 FORD WINDSTAR
3.8L
V6
2WD
AUTOMATIC
195,870 MILES

So I drilled out the tumbler got one from the salvage yard, put that tumbler in and changed the transceiver the black ring that goes around the tumbler but that did not work. It does nothing when I turn it over. Since I found my key can I glue my chip to the transfer take the other chip off the key and use my old chip?

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ASEMASTER6371

MECHANIC
52,797 POSTS

Good morning,

You will need to have the key programmed in order for it to work.

If you have the IDS scan tool from Ford, you can do it yourself.

If you do not, I would call a locksmith to come to you and program the key at your location.

I posted the procedure below for you.

Roy

Enabling Unlimited Key Mode

NOTE: Unlimited Key Mode is intended for use by those customers who need more than eight keys for their vehicle.

1. The customer must choose a 4-digit, non-0000 number that will be programmed to all of their vehicles. All customer vehicles need to use the same number. Valid digits are 0-9 plus the letters A-F.

2. NOTE: If the PID: UNLIMITED TRANSPONDER KEY ID is not available, Unlimited Key Mode is turned on, and must be turned off before viewing the stored code. At this time, unlimited keys may be programmed to the vehicle. To view/change the stored code, follow the procedure for turning off Unlimited Key Mode. Check the PID: UNLIMITED TRANSPONDER KEY ID and compare its value against the code chosen in Step 1.

3. Using the diagnostic tool, select PCM from the menu. Follow SECURITY ACCESS to obtain security access.
4. If the Unlimited Transponder Security Key PID was 0000, select Active Command: SET UNLIMITED TRANSPONDER KEY. Enter the 4-digit code chosen by the user.
5. Select: ENABLE UNLIMITED KEY MODE.
6. Select: IGNITION CODE ERASE.
7. Disconnect the diagnostic tool and turn the ignition keys off.
8. Program in two ignition keys to enable the vehicle.
9. Program any additional keys using either Key Programming Using Two Programmed Keys or Key Programming Using Diagnostic Equipment.

Disabling Unlimited Key Mode
1. Using a diagnostic tool, select PCM from the menu. Follow SECURITY ACCESS to obtain security access.
2. Select: DISABLE UNLIMITED KEY MODE.
3. Select: IGNITION KEY CODE ERASE.
4. Disconnect the diagnostic tool and turn the ignition key to OFF.
5. Program in two keys to enable the vehicle.
6. Program any additional keys using either Key Programming Using Two Programmed Keys or Key Programming Using Diagnostic Equipment.