Ford Taurus Owner's Manual page 111

Note: For all vehicles with remote start installed, it is possible to
program all 'real' keys as MyKeys , in which case, you will need to use
your remote start system to reset all MyKeys as admin keys by doing
the following:
1. Enter the vehicle, close all doors.
2. Remote start the vehicle using your remote start fob.
3. Follow Steps 1-4 in the Clear MyKey section.
Troubleshooting
Condition
Can't create a MyKey
Cannot program the MyKey
optional settings
Cannot clear MyKey
2012 Taurus
Owners Guide, 2nd Printing
USA (fus)
Locks and Security
Potential Causes
• Key in the ignition is already a
MyKey .
• Key in the ignition is the last
remaining admin key (there always has
to be at least one admin key).
• Intelligent access key (if equipped)
not in the backup slot — for vehicles
with push button start.
•SecuriLock Passive Anti-Theft System
is disabled or in unlimited mode.
• Vehicle has been started using a
remote start system that is programmed
as MyKey . Refer to Using MyKey
with remote start systems section.
• Key in the ignition is a MyKey
• No MyKeys are programmed to the
vehicle. Refer to Create a MyKey
section.
• Vehicle has been started using a
remote start system that is programmed
as a MyKey . Refer to Using MyKey
with remote start systems section.
• Key in the ignition is a MyKey
• No MyKeys are programmed to the
vehicle. Refer to Create a MyKey
section.
• Vehicle has been started using a
remote start system that is programmed
as a MyKey . Refer to MyKey with
remote start systems section.
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