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Curggles · 10-26-2008, 23:11

I was just wondering if all 97 ford taurus's have the pats system. I know it is the keys with the rf transmitter in them, but my mom has a 97 and the keys look normal and you can use just plain metal keys from any key cutting place and start it. When i look for info on installing the remote starter it says even the 97 needs the transponder security bypass module, but I am positive hers doesn't use that system. I am hoping someone can help me out with this.

**jwko** · 10-26-2008, 23:35

Moved to the 1986-2007 Taurus section.

**tbird100636** · 10-28-2008, 21:26

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Originally Posted by Curggles

I was just wondering if all 97 ford taurus's have the pats system. I know it is the keys with the rf transmitter in them, but my mom has a 97 and the keys look normal and you can use just plain metal keys from any key cutting place and start it. When i look for info on installing the remote starter it says even the 97 needs the transponder security bypass module, but I am positive hers doesn't use that system. I am hoping someone can help me out with this.

If it's just a plain key then you don't need a bypass module.

don2775 · 02-26-2009, 02:06

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Originally Posted by Curggles

I was just wondering if all 97 ford taurus's have the pats system. I know it is the keys with the rf transmitter in them, but my mom has a 97 and the keys look normal and you can use just plain metal keys from any key cutting place and start it. When i look for info on installing the remote starter it says even the 97 needs the transponder security bypass module, but I am positive hers doesn't use that system. I am hoping someone can help me out with this.

I had a Python remote start installed in my '97 taurus.. It was a standard install and I just use the regular keys.