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Push To Start
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2018 Ford Mustang Smart Key M3N-A2C931426
FCC IDM3N-A2C931426Part #164-R8288Buttons5BatteryCR2450Frequency902 MHzRemote StartYes
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Push To Start
2018 Ford Mustang Smart Key M3N-A2C93142600
FCC IDM3N-A2C93142600Part #164-R8149Buttons5BatteryCR2450Frequency902 MHzRemote StartYes
✓ In Stock · Programmed On-Site
Push To Start
2018 Ford Mustang Smart Key M3N-A2C931423
FCC IDM3N-A2C931423Part #164-R8197Buttons4BatteryCR2450Frequency315 MHzRemote StartNo
✓ In Stock · Programmed On-Site
Push To Start
2018 Ford Mustang Smart Key M3N-A2C93142300
FCC IDM3N-A2C93142300Part #164-R8150Buttons4BatteryCR2450Frequency315 MHzRemote StartNo
✓ In Stock · Programmed On-Site
Transponder Key
2018 Ford Mustang Transponder Key
FCC IDPart #5923293ButtonsBatteryFrequencyRemote StartNo
✓ In Stock · Programmed On-Site
2018 Ford Mustang
FCC IDPart #ButtonsBatteryFrequencyRemote StartNo
✓ In Stock · Programmed On-Site
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The 2018 Mustang S550 with push-to-start runs the M3N-A2C931426 smart fob on Ford's second-gen PATS (Passive Anti-Theft System) with a 128-bit encryption key. The CR2450 is a bigger coin cell than most Ford fobs use, and a weak one throws "No Key Detected" on the dash or kills the proximity range so the door handles stop responding. But before you blame the battery, know this: the backup slot is inside the center console cubby. Hold the dead fob against the steering column trim, nose down, and hit the start button. That's the RFID backup handshake if the battery is completely gone.
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A mechanic shop near Ventura City Hall called me out on a 2018 Mustang GT Premium that another locksmith had already walked away from. The story was familiar enough: all-keys-lost smart key job, car battery dropped voltage in the middle of the PATS security handshake, and the BCM on the GWM (Gateway Module, Ford module number GWM-14G371) threw a lockout fault. The other tech couldn't recover it and left.

When I got there the dash was showing "No Key Detected" and the BCM had stored U0428 and B10AA codes. No communication with the key, no start, no remote functions. Dead in the water.

First thing I did was clamp my jump pack to the battery. Stable 12.6 volts, no dips. Then I cleared the fault codes with my IM608 and ran a clean PATS reset through the OBD-II port. Once the BCM came back to a neutral state, I programmed the new M3N-A2C931426 five-button proximity fob. Learned on the first attempt.

I walked every function after that. Lock, unlock, remote start, trunk release, panic. Tested both door handle proximity zones. Ran the push-to-start twice cold. Then I showed the shop guys the voltage issue so they'd flag it for future customers.

Took about ninety minutes, which is long for a key job. But the alternative was a flatbed ride to the dealer and a multi-day wait for a fraction of what they would have charged.

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How do I spot a scam locksmith before I get burned on my Mustang key replacement?
Look for three things. A real business name with a verifiable address and reviews you can read on Google. A firm price given over the phone after they ask your year, make, model, and whether it's push-to-start or key-start. And a California BSIS locksmith license number they can give you on the spot. Scam outfits won't have any of that. They quote low, show up with no real tools, then inflate the price on site. If the phone number you called doesn't match anything online and they can't name their company, hang up.
What exactly is the smart key on my 2018 Mustang and why does it need programming?
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My 2018 Mustang shows "Key Not Detected" but the fob battery is new. What's going on?
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Santa Barbara
Santa BarbaraETA 30-35 min
Goleta
GoletaETA 30-35 min
Isla Vista
Isla VistaETA 30-35 min
Montecito
MontecitoETA 25-30 min
Carpinteria
CarpinteriaETA 20-25 min
Ojai
OjaiETA 20-25 min
Ventura
VenturaETA 10-15 min
Santa Paula
Santa PaulaETA 20-25 min
Fillmore
FillmoreETA 25-30 min
Oxnard
OxnardETA 10-15 min
Port Hueneme
Port HuenemeETA 10-15 min
Camarillo
CamarilloETA 15-20 min
Moorpark
MoorparkETA 25-30 min
Simi Valley
Simi ValleyETA 30-35 min
Thousand Oaks
Thousand OaksETA 20-25 min
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