Attempted theft of my '04 - is the ignition key chipped?

[whotnow]

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If there is no pats system, and the key is just the ornamental pats key (the one with the blue oval), why would they not be able to replace the key with a regular one?
-Rich

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They can be replaced with a regular key, Infact i keep one of the $.99 jobies in my wallet just in case. BTW it starts and runs the truck with no problem. [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggrin.gif[/img]

[LeeChristianson]

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I installed a Cyclops Anti Theft relay in mine. The truck will not start without the pushbutton key fob or the other activator that plugs into the 12v outlet.

This relay replaces the injector relay in the fuse panel. With this no one will drive it away. If someone wants it bad enough they could probably hoist it on a flatbed, at least they won't just drive it away.



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Ahhh, a very interesting device. I like it. I assume the owner would keep the regular relay on hand in case the cyclops would fail for any reason to operate..

Going on a long trip this summer to unfamiliar states. I think this would be a good investment.. Thanks for the link..

Best to you.