Key Tracker?

[b.go]

Any chance the key fob has a tracking device in it?

For what they cost, key fobs should absolutely be trackable via the For Pass app. At least within a 50-foot radius. IDK

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[RickLightning]

My keys have a built-in tracking device. Been working for over 40 years, nearly flawlessly. Whenever I can't find them, or anything else, I say "Hey hon, where the hell did I put my keys?", and my wife tells me. Works also for phone, tablet, dirty underwear, and other things.

Sorry, it's a proprietary solution.





Actually, we've never lost keys. They go in a basket when we come in the door. Due to fob cost, we always buy a 3rd online for $50 or less, program it, and put it in the kitchen drawer now.

 

[b.go]

I have AirTags on all of my key fobs now. Much cheaper than replacing a FOB.

 

[NW Ontario Ford Lightning]

I saw this post on this forum about programming a new fob, fwiw:
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I like PAAK but it's not quite as reliable as I'd like, but I also hate how large the stock key fob feels in my pocket. I wanted to 3D print a case for my F150 fob but didn't want to accidentally break one of my two factory keys, so I ended up buying a fob (part number FRD-164-R8304) from carandtruckremotes.com which had a fair price ($120 with tax and shipping). The fob arrive within a few days.

With two functional keys (i.e. before you lose one!), you can program a 3rd key. Easy enough, right?

I then followed advice on other threads (here) and a YouTube video (here) but the new key would not program. I contacted the website where I purchased it for advice and they said to contact a locksmith. Prices for programming and cutting the backup key ranged up to $280. No thanks.

After many attempts, I ended up programming the key with the following steps. These mirror the instructions in the user manual, with a few small differences:

1) Start with truck off, and all doors closed
2) Remove cup holder cover to expose backup key location
3) Place working key #1 in the backup key location with the battery cover removed, backup 'hard key' removed, and the buttons facing the frunk
4) Without pressing the brake pedal, press and release the ignition button (turn on accessory mode)
5) After 'dinging' stops, press and release ignition button (~5 seconds)
6) Remove key #1
7) Place working key #2 (without battery cover or hard key) in the same area within 5 seconds
8) Without pressing the brake pedal, press and release the ignition button (turn on accessory mode a second time)
9) After 'dinging' stops, press and release ignition button
10) Remove working key #2
11) Immediately place new/unprogrammed key (wit battery cover and hard key removed) into backup key location (<10 seconds)
12) Without pressing the brake pedal, press and release the ignition button (tun on accessory mode a third time)
13) You should notice the hazards flash and a note on the driver-oriented display confirming the key has been programmed
14) After 'dinging' stops, press and release ignition button, turning the truck off

Now you should have a working key.

If these steps don't work, make sure your fobs all have new batteries.

I probably tried this 8 times without success, so some combination of fob orientation, battery cover removal, and removing the backup 'hard key' was the voodoo I needed for success.

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good luck

IT WORKED !!!
Thanks Chris, I never was able to get my (cheap Aliexpress) fob to work until I tried out your VooDoo + one more step - and maybe it is a weak battery in the new key, but it will ONLY work if it is inside the cup holder. LOL.
in my pocket or laying on the dash the truck says no key detected. Toss it in the cup holder (same one that has the key holder slot) and it works every time. Go figure.
I will get some new 2450 batteries and see if that allows the new key to work in a pocket. Then I will report back for others.
Then again maybe it is a good security feature that the spare key Only works in the cup holder...better think about that for a bit...LOL.
Thanks again, I was going to toss that key since it wouldn't work after trying to program it 6-8 times. Your method plus the one extra step worked first try.

Hey think about this - if your regular key is in your pocket and the truck says 'no key detected' try tossing the key into the cup holder and try again. Maybe this will help someone one day, when their battery gets weak.


{Note to self: on News Years' Eve every year change battery in all the Key fobs...LOL}

 

[chl]

IT WORKED !!!
Thanks Chris, I never was able to get my (cheap Aliexpress) fob to work until I tried out your VooDoo + one more step - and maybe it is a weak battery in the new key, but it will ONLY work if it is inside the cup holder. LOL.
in my pocket or laying on the dash the truck says no key detected. Toss it in the cup holder (same one that has the key holder slot) and it works every time. Go figure.
I will get some new 2450 batteries and see if that allows the new key to work in a pocket. Then I will report back for others.
Then again maybe it is a good security feature that the spare key Only works in the cup holder...better think about that for a bit...LOL.
Thanks again, I was going to toss that key since it wouldn't work after trying to program it 6-8 times. Your method plus the one extra step worked first try.

Hey think about this - if your regular key is in your pocket and the truck says 'no key detected' try tossing the key into the cup holder and try again. Maybe this will help someone one day, when their battery gets weak.


{Note to self: on News Years' Eve every year change battery in all the Key fobs...LOL}

Super!
Good to know it worked!

But I can only take credit for finding the post of what someone else figured out on this forum.

More proof that this forum is a great resource for us owners - the collective knowledge really comes in handy!

I saved those instructions in a doc on my PC for the day I hope never comes when I need them myself.

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