Hey there Gearheads! Do you own a Ford with MyKey restrictions and want to turn them off? Well, you’re in the right place. In this post, we’ll show you three methods on how to disable MyKey on a Ford without an admin key.
Method 1: Disconnect the Car Battery
Disconnecting the car battery is a simple and effective way to reset your Ford’s settings, including MyKey. Here are the steps:
- Disconnect the negative connector from the battery terminal.
- Wait at least 10 minutes before reconnecting the negative connector.
- After reconnecting the battery, the dashboard menu should show “MyKey activation required,” meaning you can program your MyKey without any driving restrictions.
Method 2: Reset MyKey with Only One Key
Another easy way to reset MyKey is to block the RFID chip in your MyKey. Here’s how:
- Start your Ford with MyKey but don’t drive the car.
- Block the RFID chip while the engine is running by hiding your MyKey in a tin can using tin foil to secure it, or by asking someone to take your MyKey a few feet away from the car.
- Open and close one of the car’s doors. The system will alert you that the key is not in the car.
- Turn the ignition off and on only using your MyKey. The vehicle will not detect your MyKey, and you can access MyKey like an admin key.
Method 3: Use Forscan to Save MyKey
If you’re tech-savvy, you can use Forscan to save MyKey. Here’s how:
- Turn on your Ford and connect it to Forscan.
- Start your PSCM core test found at “test PSCM key on” with the engine running on demand self-test, and wait for the test to end. If you have a keyless system, remove the key fob from the car, and if you have a standard blade key, lock the transponder with foil.
- Turn off the engine and turn the key without starting the car.
- Go to the MyKey menu settings and follow the instructions to clear MyKey options.
Now you know how to turn off MyKey on your Ford without the admin key. Whether you choose to disconnect the battery, block the RFID chip, or use Forscan, you can unlock the full potential of your car. Thanks for reading!
How can I disable MyKey on my Ford without an admin key?
There are three methods to disable MyKey on a Ford without an admin key. Method 1: Disconnect the car battery. Disconnect the car battery and wait at least 10 minutes before reconnecting the negative connector. After reconnecting, the dashboard menu should show MyKey activation required, allowing you to program your MyKey account without any driving restrictions. Method 2: Reset MyKey with only one key. Block the RFID chip in your MyKey by hiding it in a tin can using tin foil or by moving it a few feet away from the car. Then, open and close one of the car’s doors and turn the ignition off and on only using your MyKey. Method 3: Use ForScan to save MyKey. Connect your Ford to ForScan, start the PSM core test, and wait for the test to end. Then, follow the instructions to clear MyKey options in the MyKey menu settings.
Can I turn off MyKey on my Ford without an admin key?
Yes, you can turn off MyKey on your Ford without an admin key by disconnecting the car battery, resetting MyKey with only one key, or using ForScan to save MyKey.
What are the benefits of disabling MyKey on a Ford?
Disabling MyKey on a Ford allows you to unlock the full potential of your car by removing driving restrictions and accessing MyKey as if it were an admin key.