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Using MyKey With Remote Start Systems
Vehicles With Ford-Approved Aftermarket Remote Start Systems
When using a Ford-approved aftermarket remote start system, the vehicle recognizes the remote start system transmitter as an additional admin key. It is the vehicle’s default setting.
When you start your vehicle with a Ford-approved aftermarket remote start system transmitter, the system shuts the vehicle off after you open the door or shift your vehicle into gear. This is intentional. When you restart your vehicle, it reads the vehicle key fob status instead of the remote start system transmitter status.
With a Ford-approved aftermarket remote start system, it is possible to program all key fobs as MyKeys unintentionally. If this happens, then the remote start system transmitter is the admin key. If you want to have only one key fob as a MyKey, or do not want to have any MyKeys, then you need to use your remote start system transmitter to clear all MyKeys. In that case, follow these steps:
- Enter your vehicle and close all doors.
- Start your vehicle using your remote start system transmitter.
- See Clearing All MyKeys. Follow Steps 1-3.
After clearing your MyKeys, you can create a new MyKey. See
Creating a MyKey.
Note:
With push-button start, you cannot program the remote start system transmitter as a MyKey. Always treat the remote start system transmitter as you would any other admin key.