96contourREDrocket 0 Posted May 31, 2012 Share Posted May 31, 2012 (edited) 1996 Contour se V6 I've been wanting to make a dupe of my wearing out original key, so I went to a local key shop and the guy that ran the shop said that there is a chip in the key. Is this right? I left the shop frustrated, so I went to another key place. They said they dont have the template for the year I was specifying, which is 1996. I was beginning to get P'd off, so I again tried another and last shop. They said the same thing the second shop said. Wassup with that. Dont they make keys for 96 year contours. WTF. Does these keys have a so called chip in them? I have a seperate chip that I need to activate in order for me to start the car, but its not in the key. Can experts on the matter chime in, so I can go back to the shops I went to prior and give them a piece of my mind, cause my keys are wearing down as I type. lol. Edited May 31, 2012 by 96contourREDrocket Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manuel Valdez 2 Posted June 1, 2012 Share Posted June 1, 2012 I know that starting from models 1996, the keys have a chip that is paired with the ECU, this is part of the PATS system. If you want to duplicate a key, the new one must have a chip an it must be paired with the ECU in order to start the car. Since I have a1995 and it doesn't have a chip (I had to dupilcate keys once) I can´t give you much information about the procedure to pair them. Hope someone can give you more info about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulschott48 1 Posted June 2, 2012 Share Posted June 2, 2012 1996 contour keys can be programed if you have only one key, You have to get the new key cut before starting. I am not sure of the exact procedures but you need to insert the original key into the ignition and turn it on for an unknown period of time, Then insert the new key and turn it on for a short period of time (again unknown) All of this needs to be done within a given time, ( lol sorry im not familiar with the specifics.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulschott48 1 Posted June 2, 2012 Share Posted June 2, 2012 To program New Key: Cut new key first 1.) Put old key in ignition, turn to run, wait for pats light to go out, remove key 2.) Put new key in ignition, turn to run, wait for pats light to go out. 3.) Key should be successfully reprogrammed! This should work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
96contourREDrocket 0 Posted June 7, 2012 Author Share Posted June 7, 2012 (edited) The one I have circled is what I initiate (located near the lower part of the steering column) before I insert the key into the ignition. Would there be another chip in the key also when I beleive the one I have circled has the chip for the PATS thing. Im confused. Edited June 7, 2012 by 96contourREDrocket Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrApple 6 Posted June 8, 2012 Share Posted June 8, 2012 (edited) guys, only 98 and later V6 equipped Contours have the PATs system. anything earlier then that doesn't have it. early 98s can be programmed if you only have one key. late 98 and newer require two keys to program another. Edited June 8, 2012 by BrApple Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
96contourREDrocket 0 Posted June 8, 2012 Author Share Posted June 8, 2012 so is it safe to say I can make a dupe at any locksmith and get a copy? And without them saying there is a chip in it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NathanBlackburn 0 Posted October 2 Share Posted October 2 Any locksmith can made a duplicate key, call them to get a new duplicate key. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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