Pats No ABS error when trying to program a 2nd key

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crapmetal
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Pats No ABS error when trying to program a 2nd key

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I have used forscan quite a lot but I'm not sure if I'm missing something so would like some help.

When trying to add some keys to a 2020 custom i get this message in the log and have no real options for programming a new key to the system just a message saying there are 2 keys. What am I missing and how do I get round it?
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Re: Pats No ABS error when trying to program a 2nd key

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crapmetal
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Re: Pats No ABS error when trying to program a 2nd key

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So no idea?

Believe it or not I have already searched for the issue.
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Re: Pats No ABS error when trying to program a 2nd key

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Does the ABS show in the initial scan of modules?
crapmetal
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Re: Pats No ABS error when trying to program a 2nd key

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I've not checked that, good point, I'll have another look. Why would it be missing and would I fix that?
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Re: Pats No ABS error when trying to program a 2nd key

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Small update to say I think the problem is the obd reader I was using, it worked great on my mk7 and had access to everything I needed but on a custom it doesn't seem to have the ability to communicate properly. I tried a slightly better one and had more success so I guess the recommended reader will be my next purchase and I'll go from there.
Don Ridley
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Re: Pats No ABS error when trying to program a 2nd key

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Thanks for the update. It helps and confirms that many strange problems are due to inferior adapters. This seems to happen more often on newer vehicles.
crapmetal
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Re: Pats No ABS error when trying to program a 2nd key

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No problem, I hate it when threads go dead with no resolution. Hopefully it helps someone.

I though I'd be fine with my old reader as it's served me well over the years on a few different vehicles but I know a new one will pay for its self by just programming one key.
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