OK, so as I understand it all functions work, except automatic start if you drive a manual.....correct?? Anything else additional ??(auto unlock of doors upon approach for example)

My 07 was built day 1 (6/05/06)...hope it will work!

 

I'm one of the others that built one. Mine is about 13 months old/ 9K miles or so and works just fine. See my build notes on the last post of Dap's thread.

However, the case is not built to take the torque of turning the key so one upper corner kept popping free. One day last month the case completely separated and the chip fell out! Of course the car wouldn't start. So I decided some preventive maintenance was in order. A small chunk of double-sided tape retains the chip now and a drop of Super Glue on all four sides of the case cured that problem for good. It will likely take a little Xacto knife action to reopen it when it needs a new battery but I'll deal with that then.

As I'm writing this, I'm wondering if we couldn't use the Fusion key for 05-06 cars simply by swapping out the chip? Sounds like another possible project, hmmm . . . . !

 

I ordered my Fusion key tonight. Can't wait

 

Well horray!! I'm glad it works for the 07's!

 

I just won mine on eBay for $49. I can't wait to get it. I have an mid year 07 so from what I read it should work fine. I'll give an update when I get it!

 

This is good news. I just bought a key off eBay from the same vendor as Starfire. I have a Job 2 '07, so it should work fine. Thanks for the tip Starfire!!

 

thanks starfire! i was able to successfully program the remotes today. my build date is august 06.

now i just gotta find someone who will cut them for me.

 

august 06, thats a job1 right?

 

hmm... not sure what job1 is. that is the date that was on the sticker inside of my door. i guess later on i can run go downstairs and check my registration paper.

 

August 06 is definitely Job 1

 

Definitely job 1. Thanks

 

Where is the best place to get the key cut? Aco, Ace, Lowes, Home Depot, the dealership? I want minimal fuss in having to find the right type of key cutting facility.

 

I had mine cut at Menards, Home depot wouldn't do it becasue it was a programable key. I'm sure Ace would cut it also.

 

i am going to speak with a couple friends that work at ford dealers see if i can have the key cut instead of copied. but most places will copy it. i can understand home depot. i usually go to a guy i know in a farmers market

 

I heard awhile ago that the dealer can cut your key based on the VIN #.

 

Don't know about the dealer, I just figured they would be expensive. My $1.57 cut job works fine, the cutting systems they have now are pretty much idiot proof, I just made sure I went to a place that cut a lot of keys.

 

my build date is very early:


Receipt Date: 4/13/2006
Serialize Date: 4/13/2006
Segment Date: 4/28/2006
Sequence Date: 5/23/2006
Blend Date: 6/1/2006
Produced Date: 6/9/2006
Gate Release Date: 6/9/2006
Ship Date: 7/5/2006
Arrival Date: 7/5/2006

will the fusion key work on mine?

 

I just called the dealership (for sh*ts and kicks) and they wanted $125. According to them, the Rotunda part # is 164-R7003 but eBay shows 164-R7000 and 164-R7013 as being the same as well.

The Ford trademotion catalogs show the transmitter for 06-07 Fusion and 07 MKZ is retailing for $45 but I am unsure what the part # is for that particular part and whether or not it is the IKT. The standard 4-button fob that we all have is only $30 from most online Ford parts dealers.

 

Just called my dealer, $125 plus programming... Hello eBay! Bought for $43 shipped!!

 

Got mine! The new key/remote works and original 2 still do as well. Now to get it cut.