Fiesta Red Key

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Mon 8 Nov 2004 21:34
Fiesta Red Key - nirana solutions
Hi...I have recently purchased a 1996 p reg (facelift) Ford Fiesta. I have 2 questions relating to the red key.

1. Should I have one (I dont)ie was this vehicle originally supplied with one.

2. What are the consequences potential problems of not having one ?

many thanks
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Mon 8 Nov 2004 22:08
Fiesta Red Key - Adam {P}
Don't lose the key! I think on the Mark 4's you never needed a red key but I stand to be corrected.
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Adam
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Tue 9 Nov 2004 00:09
Fiesta Red Key - Steveo4869
I have a 96 fiesta on an N plate. Do not lose this key.
It is the master and all copies/extra keys have to be made from this as it contains a special code for the in built engine immobiliser which allows the engine to be started when you use a key which it recognises a correct code from. If you haven't got a spare key get one sharpish I wouldn't like to think of the cost should you lose the red key!

Steveo
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Tue 9 Nov 2004 00:20
Fiesta Red Key - nirana solutions
Both replies do not understand my question...

I DO NOT have a red key. What are the consequences of this ???
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Tue 9 Nov 2004 00:33
Fiesta Red Key - Steveo4869
A-ha!!!

Yes you should have been given a red key, as I said previously it holds vital data on starting the engine.
2 Options:

1)Go to Ford (Prepare to hand over a large sum) as you will probably need a new Anti Theft Device fitted with a corresponding red key and then get a copy made from this (If spares ones don't already come in the price) But this may also involve changing door and boot lock cylinders to accomodate new key

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2) Treat the key you have know like a Jackpot winning lottery ticket as (correct me if I'm wrong anyone) but you can't make copies from this already duplicate key

Steveo
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Tue 9 Nov 2004 07:41
Fiesta Red Key - Ford Dagenham
Hello.

If he purchased the car from a dealership he should visit them or call them to query why there is no red key.
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(iam not a mechanic)

Martin Winters
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Tue 9 Nov 2004 08:40
Fiesta Red Key - Adam {P}
I meant what Steveo said in his second point:

DON'T LOSE THE KEY YOU ALREADY HAVE!
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