when you say "You can stick the old key to the ignition barrel
I mean unscrew the cowling around the ignition barrel, and literally cellotape the key to the ignition barrel itself to keep the chip in close proximity to the transducer.
It will make the car easier to steal but if the thieves don't know that...
A new key will be about £5 for a standard Ford tibbe type without a chip.
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where might I get a barrel from??? and how much do u reckon that will set me back??
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If the key turns in the lock but door stays locked, it may well be the lock mechanism (£40)but not key barrel. If the Key does not turn in lock it may either be worn key or barrel (10 - £15).
The fact both doors have gone so close together may mean the key?
I have replaced these mechanisms once or twice on Fiestas of this vintage - a spring inside the lock mechnism seems to be problem if it is lock mechanism , but you have to replace the whole unit as not worth the time in taking the lock to pieces (springs and plastics cogs etc) and finding a matching spring.
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All the door locks of my Escort failed soon after I got it. A Ford main dealer sold me a complete set of new barrels and keys for about 50 quid. I changed the door locks myself and left the ignition lock alone, so now my Ford has two keys instead of one.
The immobiliser has always been crotchety. An extension on two wires from the appropriate socket in the fuse and relay tray, with another socket and fuse easy to get at, has done away with the occasional problems it gives. I am indebted to an AA man for the very simple information needed to do that. The central locking has always behaved itself.
Edited by Lud on 25/02/2009 at 16:08
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