Chip in key

Asked by Melissa Mar 31, 2016 at 11:41 PM about the 1997 Ford Explorer 4 Dr Eddie Bauer 4WD SUV

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Why don't my 1997 Ford explorer start with
out chip in key wat makes suv not start

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T_S_T answered 8 years ago

The chip in key is programmed to the computer in the SUV,it is done for antitheft ,meaning i cant copy your key and steal your car,without having it programmed with code which is in key.

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89yota answered 8 years ago

I had a 95cobra mustang that had the same problem. Like T S T. Said its for anti theft.

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