1996-1997 LX Ford Taurus
Key and Remote Programming Information
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Originate New Master Key:
1. Insert new key into ignition cylinder and turn it to the ON (RUN) position. The security light on the dash will flash for fifteen minutes.
2. When the security light stops flashing, you have five minutes to start the next step. Turn the ignition cylinder OFF and then back to the ON (RUN) position. The security light on the dash will flash for fifteen more minutes.
3. When the security light stops flashing, you have five minutes to start the next step. Turn the ignition cylinder to OFF and then back to the ON (RUN) position. The security light on the dash will flash for fifteen more minutes. new key has been programmed into the vehicles computer and will operate the car. It has replaced ALL the previous electronic key codes and is the ONLY key programmed into the vehicle’s computer.
Add Duplicate Key
1. Insert an existing key into the ignition cylinder.
2. Turn the ignition cylinder to ON (RUN) and back to OFF.
3. Remove the existing key and, within fifteen seconds, insert the new key and turn it to ON (RUN).
4. The security light will light up for two seconds to indicate success in programming the key into the vehicle.
Step by Step How to Program Instructions:
1. Turn ignition from OFF to RUN 5 times within 10 seconds, with the 5th time ending in RUN. Door locks will cycle to confirm programming mode.
2. Within 20 seconds press any button on first keyless remote. Door locks will cycle to confirm programming.
3. Within 20 seconds, press any button on second keyless remote. Door locks will cycle again to confirm programming.
4. Turn ignition to OFF. Locks will again cycle to indicate end of programming mode.
Primary Key Blank:
597602 / H72-PT
Transponder/Clone Info:
Clone tool with H72-GTK, FD21UTK24, H72-N-PHT, 692574 or TPX5-FO-15D.P
Replacement key blank by Brand:
Ilco – H72-PT | Strattec – 597602 | Jet – H72-PHT | Bianchi – BH72-PT | Hata – HAT-H72-HPT | JMA – TP02-FO-15D.P | Substitute 1 – 598333
Key Codes:
0001X–1706X
Code Location:
No codes on vehicle.
Tumbler Locations
| Spaces | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IGNITION | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | |
| DOOR | X | X | X | X | X | X | ||
| TRUNK | X | X | X | X | X | X | ||
| GLOVE | X | X | X | |||||
| STOWAGE | X | X | X | X |
