Trackkey not working

[Dawgstang]

Went to the dealership to purchase the black/silver key and have it cut and programmed since I did not receive one when buying the car. Anyways, that key works fine but now my red trackkey does not work. It starts the car but I do not get the track enabled message anymore. WTF did they do? Taking it back in a few days.

 

[IamRacerX]

They must have reflashed you computer... I think I saw the track key will have to be reprogrammed in these situations. Goodluck!!!

 

[OrangeCompete]

Yes, if you're not seeing the "ENABLED" message they may have wiped it. You could also try recalibration--I had to recalibrate once myself:

(from TK instructions)

"First, verify that the engine oil level is correct. Make sure to use only 5W50 oil,
as cam control can vary dependent on oil viscosity. Secondly, turn off all
accessories such as air conditioning, rear window defrost, etc. If the idle still isn't
lopey, the PCM may need to relearn the zero (or "home") position of the cams.
To facilitate this learning process, shut the engine off, restart the engine using
the black (non-Track) key and let the engine idle for 5 minutes with the vehicle
stationary. Do not touch the accelerator pedal during this time. Once the zero
position is learned, it should not need to be relearned unless the battery is
disconnected or the PCM is reflashed. "

 

[UnleashedBeast]

(from TK instructions)

"Make sure to use only 5W50 oil,
as cam control can vary dependent on oil viscosity."

:lol1:

This myth has been proven all wrong. Especially when an inferior lubricant like Motorcraft 5W-50 shears so rapidly. The myth would suggest your engine loses power, or performs poorly, when MC 5W-50 thins to a lighter grade. Actually, it doesn't. What we have discovered...

Less viscous engine lubricants that maintain their viscosity decrease wear, especially lead ppm. Engine efficiency increases, as does power output.

 

[darreng505]

:lol1:

This myth has been proven all wrong. Especially when an inferior lubricant like Motorcraft 5W-50 shears so rapidly. The myth would suggest your engine loses power, or performs poorly, when MC 5W-50 thins to a lighter grade. Actually, it doesn't. What we have discovered...

Less viscous engine lubricants that maintain their viscosity decrease wear, especially lead ppm. Engine efficiency increases, as does power output.

Here we go again. All you've proved dude is that you think you're smarter than Ford engineers. Which you are not..

 

[poof100]

Here we go again. All you've proved dude is that you think you're smarter than Ford engineers. Which you are not..

So based on what you are saying, Motorcraft's 5-50 oil is better than any oil AMSOIL or Redline or Royal Purple puts out to run in the Roadrunner/Coyote or Trinity motors? :rollseyes

 

[Robertt305]

op:op:

 

[OrangeCompete]

Went to the dealership to purchase the black/silver key and have it cut and programmed since I did not receive one when buying the car. Anyways, that key works fine but now my red trackkey does not work. It starts the car but I do not get the track enabled message anymore. WTF did they do? Taking it back in a few days.

:sleeping:

Back on topic...OP, did you get things working?

 

[chefron50]

I got a aftermarket tune and if I use the race key it still says on the display enabled but I know it isn't anymore.

 

[OrangeCompete]

:lol1:

This myth has been proven all wrong. Especially when an inferior lubricant like Motorcraft 5W-50 shears so rapidly.

Also, just curious, UB, have you ever driven a 12-13 Boss?

 

[Dawgstang]

Took it back to the dealership. They reflashed the ECU and everything is good now.

 

[darreng505]

Also, just curious, UB, have you ever driven a 12-13 Boss?

I don't think he has. But he has a friend who drives a ferrari who is a chemist who knows more about Roadrunner motors and oil than Ford does. :??:

 

[nycarpenter]

I have used motorcraft oil for years and my vehicles never had issues due to oil failure. Maybe another brand holds up better if you beat the balls out of your car but ford engineers can't look into the crystal ball and set tolerances that suit thousands of individual drivers. If you want to run another brand at 2 x the price go ahead and do so. The question is do you have to do so.. My non expert opinion for most is no.

 

[OrangeCompete]

Took it back to the dealership. They reflashed the ECU and everything is good now.

Congrats, man, glad it all worked out. Have fun!

 

[Jabooh1]

I have heard of this a few times. At least the dealer who deleted knew how to reinstall!!!