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I have been advised by the dealer that the additional (basic, not remote) key I am considering buying will have to be programmed by them before use to make work the imobiliser. Is this a dealer-only activity or is it possible to do this myself?
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If anything like my Fiesta, your handbook tells you how to do it
madf
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If it's the same as the Mondeo then you need two programmed keys to program another regardless of whether it is a remote or basic key.
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If not, most auto-key shops should be able to program up the transponder key, enabling the engine to start..
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Having just bought a Focus I've become only too aware of how the programming of keys works.
Do you have any 2 keys that will start the car?
Yes - Goto the Parts department and ask for a remote key to be cut, I believe these are about £40+VAT and a small charge for cutting. You can program the keys and remotes into the immobiliser yourself following the procedure in the manual.
No - Car must be taken to the dealer, a second key cut and programmed into the immobilser using Ford's WDS machine. They will charge you normal rates for the key plus one hours labour (about £55) for the privelege. The keys used on the Focus cannot be cloned like many others can by key shops.
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Can someone clarify all the above for me because:
I have a V reg Focus Ghia bought secondhand from a dealer.
Supplied with two keys.
One is a fancy remote job that locks /opens the doors, flashes the indicators etc remotely.
The other is a normal looking Ford key (it looks like my Sierra ones) that will lock / unlock the doors and flash the indicators when I put it in the door lock. It fits the ignition too.
Is there another intermediate key or what?
Am I missing a key and if so what of the above suggestions apply to my situation?
I would like to be aware of the situation so that if I come to sell the Focus it would avoid any aggro.
Thanks.
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Henry K, you have the correct number of keys, one Master key and one remote key. If you require another key you should be able to program it yourself using the two you have.
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Hi - for what it worth this relates to a ford tourneo (transit ) this week
dealer supplied S/H vehicle with only one key, declines to supply a second saying he has made no money from the deal already! suggests i ring XXX Locks and ask for 'Dave'
Dave asks what appears to be the vital question 'has it got a red or blue chip'? err 'Blue' sharp intake of breath - cant do them you will have to go to a ford dealer.
well actually i rang them first - they are charging £32+ vat. Dave inhales deeply ' get down there and snap his hand off'
currently new key is in dealer waiting time for me to take existing key and vehicle for what may be 'an hour' to be programmed.
have i been misled or is it a good deal?
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Pafosman
That is a VERY good deal, When I got my 2001 mondeo second hand I only had the one remote key. I asked the local Ford dealer to supply and program another key and got the blue chipped master key supplied and programmed and my other key reprogrammed and missing keys locked out of immobiliser. It cost me £80 !
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Thanks for your replies - I bought two new keys(£17.00 plus Vat each and followed the simple programming procedure in the handbook. Judging by the problem faced by those who have only one key, Ford owners are well advised to get a third key in case the loose one at any time.
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Even if you have no keys with a working beeper bit you can still have a transponder key programed by a good auto locksmith. A focus like my aunts w reg has exactly the same key locking system as a s plate mondeo i had. I know a locksmith in dartford that can supply a new key, beeper bit, and program it to the car for about £80 all in.
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