Ford 7.3 Powerstroke: Super Duty Key Fob Programming

[@robertb.malthousejr.895]

2003 excursion 7.3 here 8 times on and off door open worked like a charm thanks again for what you do

[@TowMan127]

Perfect timing. I was about to order two new remotes from Amazon so now I will use your Amazon affiliate link and order a set of remotes. Thank you for the video.

[@bxtbill]

U have no idea how happy I am seeing u back on superduty. Missed ur vdos about these superdutys. Welcome back to the club brother 🤜🤛

[@truthjunkie9218]

2002 7.3 Dually here. 8 on/offs. We appreciate you Brother. New sub!

[@Opnstarlite]

Thank you. I have a yr 2000 Powerstroke. Purchased 2 remotes. The videos for Ford were denoting 8 key turns which didn't work. Found your vid, 5 key turns and programmed. Good on for sharing your experience.

[@LivingOnWheels]

Glad it helped

[@TowMan127]

I have a 2000 7.3 and it’s not working. Glad it worked for you. Wondering if I did it wrong.

[@LivingOnWheels]

@@TowMan127 might be a different number of turns. Maybe try the 8 turns I’ve heard others have. Or might just not have the option on the truck. Not all of them did.

[@Opnstarlite]

@@TowMan127 First question, does your remote system still function. Not insulting your intelligence; however, on a previous 1997 Powerstroke I owned, this was an issue. For the 2000 7.3 we're discussing, I was offered 2 solutions, 7 on/off's with the ignition key and 5 on/off's. The 7 didn't work. The 5 did. I turned the ignition to the on position, on the 5th turn, I heard the door locks react. I didn't turn the ignition off, left it on and pushed the open button on the remote. I did this for setting 3 remotes. Hope this helps, Good Luck.

[@TowMan127]

@@Opnstarlite I recently purchased this truck, but the remote doesn’t have a battery so I’m only assuming the original remote worked at sometime. I will try again and see what happens. If I can’t get into work, it won’t be the biggest deal, would be nice to have a remote though

[@eduardoramos4998]

Great! I have two of these trucks that need this. One to program a 2nd key and the other needs to be checked to see if it can be done. I’ve always though it should have had keyless entry! Keep up the great content! Love the house stuff too but really interested in all the 7.3 stuff!!! Thanks! 👍🏼👍🏼

[@i_refuse_2_quit609]

Dude, I love you. I literally bought a 03 lariat 6.0 yesterday and I know it had to have came with a key fob being lariat. It’s not like it was the early 90s or 80s this was 03. 😂 but thank you very much. My guy appreciate the video.🤜🏼🤛🏼

[@LivingOnWheels]

Glad it helped!

[@TowMan127]

Hey brother, I just ordered these remotes and some other stuff using your link. 😉 🤜🤛

[@davidbracher2337]

Appreciate the help on programming. 2001 F250 7.3L XLT took 8 off-to-run changes to get the locks to cycle and program the FOB. Thanks!

[@walkerbanks1825]

Awesome thanks! With this info I found out my 2000 F350 with 7.3/ZF6 XLT has the power lock receiver will be ordering remotes!!!!

[@gregoryj.m.8985]

Recently found your channel and liked and subscribed... I have a 02 7.3. F 250 crew cab short bed 2wd Az.beige 121 k miles ....and I will need another key fob as well ..... Thanks for the video Brother.

[@White-01-7.3]

Mine didn’t have it but it was added on as aftermarket and I have automatic start on it I have the fobs just didn’t know how to program it definitely give it a try n see if it works

[@oscarjones5773]

Did it work?

[@MrFishd05]

Just a tip, it can be 8 to 10 cycles of the key. Depends on the year. But great how to, to program phobs

[@davidgleason6400]

Appreciate the video…not sure my XLT will have the actuator but I will test it now that I know how. It will be a shame if it does since I have had the truck for over 19 years without one lol. Thanks boss…let them coming!!!

[@LivingOnWheels]

My last xlt did have it so I’d say theres a chance on yours.

[@davidgleason6400]

@@LivingOnWheels excellent…gives me hope! Thank you

[@cucvfarmer]

Good video. My brother lost his remote for his 2002 Super Duty.

[@hardtorn]

Thanks for the info. What step sides are those you put on the 99 f250? Have not seen this style in this old of a vehicle.

[@LivingOnWheels]

They are amp power steps. Not cheap but super nice! amzn.to/4gkZNmk

[@robm9041]

This is a timely video for me as I need a replacement fob. I recently lost one of my original fobs and the first owner replaced the door locks with plugs, so a fob is required for entry

[@LivingOnWheels]

Good timing indeed!

[@chrisw7542]

It worked thank you. Passenger side don't want to unlock but it's probably gummed up or something

[@LivingOnWheels]

It’s pretty common for the door lock actuator to go out in these trucks over the years. Not too hard to replace.

[@taggs2023]

I have an early 99 and it’s 5 times. Didn’t need to program a key fob but wanted to try it.

[@harrypersaud9422]

Great video I will program mine

[@stacyjourdain4435]

Love your videos

[@LivingOnWheels]

I appreciate it!

[@i_refuse_2_quit609]

Can you please help me? I purchased two remotes off Amazon and I program them using your video and it worked excellent so thank you for that but when I go to program the second remote It unprograms the first remote it won’t let me program 2 remote

[@LivingOnWheels]

Try programming them at the same time. Cycle the key, press the button on one remote. Then press the button on the other remote

[@TowMan127]

So I bought the remotes and tried it 5 times, 8 times and 10 times. Every try didn’t work. 😩

[@jameshill6410]

Yes nether door switch works. I tried to get to the door actuator but good not get to them.

[@LivingOnWheels]

Yeah, they are definitely tricky to get to. I had to switch mine out on my first 7.3. I can’t say for certain without testing but my guess is it’s the actuators. They are more prone to go out than the switches. Do you hear them trying to move at all? Or is is just nothing when you hit the button?

[@jameshill6410]

Yes you can here the actuators trying to work when you hit the switches. I figure it was the actuators. Thanks for your input.

[@LivingOnWheels]

@@jameshill6410 ahh, yes it is definitely the actuators then.

[@jameshill6410]

I just watched your video on the key fob. I have a 2001 lariat super duty. Can you tell me why my door locks don’t work with the button on the door panel and how to fix it. I don’t have a key fob to program and if I did it probably wouldn’t work because it doesn’t work with the switch. Got any suggestions.

[@LivingOnWheels]

I’d say that either your door switch is bad or you key lock actuators are bad. Do both door panel switches not work? It’s pretty common on these trucks for the actuators to go out.

[@chrisallen3741]

Hello , the house is coming along nicely. Ive been watching all the progress. I have a question for you. My ford has developed this type of hiss or sound like a vacuum leak. When you first start it up it idles normally and then 3 minutes or so later the idle jumps up. When i knock it back down it does it again. When im driving you can feel the truck drag a little i guess then release. Would you happen to know what that is? I dont have anything leaking and it doesn’t effect breaking etc. i just had the transmission rebuilt so i doubt it would have anything to do with it. Do you have any thoughts of what it could be?

[@LivingOnWheels]

Sounds like it is your exhaust back pressure valve. In cold startups the truck will go into a high idle and close the valve to help warm up the truck faster. That’s totally normal. If it’s closing while driving then it’s malfunctioning. Mine is doing the same thing right now. It’s pretty common for people to just unplug them. The plug is in the front of the turbo pedestal. If you undo that I’d bet your hissing sound will go away.

[@chrisallen3741]

I dont even have a check engine light…..is this near the red and green vacuum lines that are plugged into it.. @@LivingOnWheels

[@chrisallen3741]

The truck starts normal and when you walk away…a few minutes the idle goes up and never kicks down unless i do it….and it will kick the idle up again. I recently had the automatic transmission rebuilt and has been excellent til just lately ….while im driving i hear like a hissing and or a sucking noise…it actually makes the truck feel like it has a restriction then lets go….really strange, i dont see any black smoke. It has 141,000 miles on it. My father in law bought it new and basically never left the farm

[@LivingOnWheels]

Yes. The high idle is normal when warming up. The hissing and kiss of power is most likely from the exhaust back pressure valve closing. It’s normal for it to close on cold mornings. Like I said though, if it’s closing while driving then it’s malfunctioning. It’s a common issue. I would recommend unplugging it on your turbo pedestal. It’s easy to find. It’s the only plug on the front of your turbo pedestal. If you have an OBS I think it might be on the drivers side if the pedestal.

[@chrisallen3741]

I unplugged the sensor in the front of the engine and it stopped the hissing. It still idles up even after it is warmed up. It takes a few minutes for that to happen. The other part you were speaking about was that the red vacuum line with green @@LivingOnWheels

[@chrisallen3741]

I need to fix my door locks they do not work with the door button, i have to manually open and lock them

[@williamcramer7623]

I am looking to buy a diesel 3/4 ton truck soon. I haven't decided whether to buy a Ford or a Dodge. What are your thoughts on this?

[@LivingOnWheels]

Honestly kinda depends on budget and preferences. They both have their pros and cons. If you’re looking at spending big money then either truck will be great. I would avoid all fords between 03-10. 2011+ either are good trucks. If you’re looking mid range budget a 3rd gen dodge us probably the way to go. 3rd gen dodge 03+ is when the truck build quality became comparable to ford. I personally wouldn’t want to have a 2nd gen as my main rig. The truck build quality is really cheap. So if you’re looking for an older rig ford is definitely built better. That being said, a v8 will always be more of a pain to work on compared to a i6. It is sooo much nicer to work on a Cummins than a powerstroke haha. Engine wise: Ford 7.3 is good 95-2003 Dodge 12 valve is great 89-97 Ford 6.0 is iffy 03-07 Dodge 24v VE pump is iffy 98-02 Ford 6.4 is garbage 09-10 Dodge 24v 5.9 cp3 is great 03-07 Ford and dodge 6.7s are good engines.

[@adammoore6411]

How do you get the key fob to work if the truck is running

[@LivingOnWheels]

Just went out and tried that. I had no idea it was a thing haha. I’m sure that’s in place to not accidentally lock yourself out while it’s running. I have no idea how to bypass it.

[@NorthernRC]

Would this also program for a command start I bought a 2000 f-250 and it didn’t come with a fob but there is a factory command start installed thanks for all your older videos has helped me a lot with my 7.3. I actually have another question for you regarding tunes I installed a hydra with custom tunes just put ffd 1.5’s in and when the truck is downshifting from OD is downshifts hard thanks again

[@LivingOnWheels]

Kim honestly not sure. I hadn’t ever heard of remote start this far back in the years. If it has that I’d think it has keyless entry. Can always check to see if the locks cycle in the same way. As far as the shifting goes I’m guessing it’s just a tuning thing. If it dies it in every tune maybe look at getting a tune revision. The hotter tunes tend to shift harder. Best bet it to call who ever wrote the tunes.

[@bigfoot7.350]

Wow that was easy!!

[@rickross5233]

Let me know how level kit goes thats A 4x2 correct?

[@LivingOnWheels]

It’s actually a 4x4

[@JLCmike4014]

Tried this on my ‘99 F-350 XLT and unfortunately it doesn’t have the receiver for a fob. But it’s not a big deal to me.

[@LivingOnWheels]

My last truck didn’t have it either. Definitely just a luxury item.

[@JLCmike4014]

@@LivingOnWheels, agreed. Not a necessity by any means.

[@clintongregg9475]

Just got a ford key fob from the local dealer, 108 bucks later. It won’t program to my truck 😢

[@Trevormoen]

Longest video ever

[@chuckparson6712]

I've been procrastinating about changing the electronic door lock actuators on my truck for years. I've got the key fab, but it's useless with bad actuators 🫣

[@LivingOnWheels]

Haha I’ve been there. It’s not the easiest but I honestly not that bad either.