Lost Key
12/31/12, 12:04 PM
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Lost Key
Well, after months of searching I guess my second key is lost for good. At one point I talked to a dealer and they said it was around $280 to get a second replacement key made. However, can you get a key made that doesn't have the built in remote buttons? I just need a spare in case I ever lose my final key or if I lock myself out of the car with the keys in it. Does anyone know that if this can be made, what it costs? Thanks for your help....
12/31/12, 12:06 PM
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Everyone needs to buy a 3rd key immediately after buying a new car these days. Because it takes 2 to program another. Dealer scam for not informing customers.
I buy blanks off ebay and take them to a locksmith who cuts them for $10.
If you get a plain one it will only unlock doors. Car won't run. But you can use as a wallet key to get inside and find your hidden spare. Leave the 3rd key safely at home.
I buy blanks off ebay and take them to a locksmith who cuts them for $10.
If you get a plain one it will only unlock doors. Car won't run. But you can use as a wallet key to get inside and find your hidden spare. Leave the 3rd key safely at home.
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12/31/12, 12:11 PM
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Well, after months of searching I guess my second key is lost for good. At one point I talked to a dealer and they said it was around $280 to get a second replacement key made. However, can you get a key made that doesn't have the built in remote buttons? I just need a spare in case I ever lose my final key or if I lock myself out of the car with the keys in it. Does anyone know that if this can be made, what it costs? Thanks for your help....
problem without having 2 unique keys is you cant program any more- a cloned key will look the same as using one key twice, wont allow reteaching the car...
I would get a hardware store standard key for just in case, and keep looking for that other key...some stores wont copy a chipped key- theyll give you a bunch of bs about the computer, etc, but smaller hardware stores will. I got some blanks off ebay(chipped) and am having one side cut for one car, other side for other car, then just teach the same key to both cars...hate keys...
12/31/12, 12:47 PM
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And I completely agree with this ^ You should always keep a spare(regardless of whether it's a chipped key or a non-chipped copy) in your wallet for good measure. They're super expensive and a $3 key is a lot cheaper than a tow and locksmith bill. Learned that the hard way once.
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12/31/12, 12:59 PM
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I ebay-ed the key and got it programed so I have three. Sadly my dealer has a free key replacement plan for the first year, but it has a $200 deductible. Nice right?
12/31/12, 01:07 PM
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And I completely agree with this ^ You should always keep a spare(regardless of whether it's a chipped key or a non-chipped copy) in your wallet for good measure. They're super expensive and a $3 key is a lot cheaper than a tow and locksmith bill. Learned that the hard way once.
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And I completely agree with this ^ You should always keep a spare(regardless of whether it's a chipped key or a non-chipped copy) in your wallet for good measure. They're super expensive and a $3 key is a lot cheaper than a tow and locksmith bill. Learned that the hard way once.
I think Ford accessories still makes one you can add on to a Mustang. I've seen people mount them inside the gas lid or on the cowl below the windshield where the back of hood meets it.
12/31/12, 01:08 PM
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That's why I like the number pad on my Explorers. I've heard people say how tacky and out of date they are on Fords, but I love them. They've saved my butt numerous times, a couple of times when I was out in the wilderness where there was no cell service.
I think Ford accessories still makes one you can add on to a Mustang. I've seen people mount them inside the gas lid or on the cowl below the windshield where the back of hood meets it.
12/31/12, 01:28 PM
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12/31/12, 06:16 PM
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Everyone needs to buy a 3rd key immediately after buying a new car these days. Because it takes 2 to program another. Dealer scam for not informing customers.
I buy blanks off ebay and take them to a locksmith who cuts them for $10.
If you get a plain one it will only unlock doors. Car won't run. But you can use as a wallet key to get inside and find your hidden spare. Leave the 3rd key safely at home.
I buy blanks off ebay and take them to a locksmith who cuts them for $10.
If you get a plain one it will only unlock doors. Car won't run. But you can use as a wallet key to get inside and find your hidden spare. Leave the 3rd key safely at home.
12/31/12, 09:25 PM
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Everyone needs to buy a 3rd key immediately after buying a new car these days. Because it takes 2 to program another. Dealer scam for not informing customers.
I buy blanks off ebay and take them to a locksmith who cuts them for $10.
If you get a plain one it will only unlock doors. Car won't run. But you can use as a wallet key to get inside and find your hidden spare. Leave the 3rd key safely at home.
I buy blanks off ebay and take them to a locksmith who cuts them for $10.
If you get a plain one it will only unlock doors. Car won't run. But you can use as a wallet key to get inside and find your hidden spare. Leave the 3rd key safely at home.
Not true. I was in the same situation. Looked for months! I ended up buying one from Ebay, took it to my local locksmith and they cut and programed it for like 10 bucks.
That's why I like the number pad on my Explorers. I've heard people say how tacky and out of date they are on Fords, but I love them. They've saved my butt numerous times, a couple of times when I was out in the wilderness where there was no cell service.
I think Ford accessories still makes one you can add on to a Mustang. I've seen people mount them inside the gas lid or on the cowl below the windshield where the back of hood meets it.
I think Ford accessories still makes one you can add on to a Mustang. I've seen people mount them inside the gas lid or on the cowl below the windshield where the back of hood meets it.
12/31/12, 09:42 PM
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Like I said, buy a transponder blank (original style if you choose) on ebay and your locksmith will cut it. Then you can program it with your original 2 keys. Beats paying a stealership $200 bucks.
Done this on 2 new cars (after learning the hard way on a girl friend's car that cost me $200) so I'm not making it up. 08 Ford, 08 & 10 Chrysler, 99 Jeep.
My locksmith's device could only confirm what brand transponder it had - he couldn't override it or program it. (One key I bought for my winter car came with the wrong brand transponder and wouldn't program.)
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12/31/12, 09:54 PM
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Not sure what you're objecting to. 
If you cut a plain key without the transponder for your wallet it will not run the car. It starts and dies. But it does unlock doors and trunk.
Like I said, buy a transponder blank (original style if you choose) on ebay and your locksmith will cut it. Then you can program it with your original 2 keys. Beats paying a stealership $200 bucks.
Done this on 2 new cars (after learning the hard way on a girl friends' car that cost me $200) so I'm not making it up.
If you cut a plain key without the transponder for your wallet it will not run the car. It starts and dies. But it does unlock doors and trunk.Like I said, buy a transponder blank (original style if you choose) on ebay and your locksmith will cut it. Then you can program it with your original 2 keys. Beats paying a stealership $200 bucks.
Done this on 2 new cars (after learning the hard way on a girl friends' car that cost me $200) so I'm not making it up.
That you have to have both keys. Yes to progam one yourself you need two. I had one key and had to get a second made. I bought the key on Ebay and had it cut and programed for 10 dollars, did not have to shell out $200 to the dealer.
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No code. Went to their store with the car and the blank. They cut the key and hooked up a mini laptop and was done in 10 minutes.
1/1/13, 08:11 AM
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My new C-MAX with the the' smart key' - push btton start, can only be programmed by the dealer. The owners manual says for a third key see the dealer. Anyone know how to program the 'smart key'? Also, can you program an uncut 80 bit key to lock and unlock the doors?
1/1/13, 05:06 PM
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That's pretty slick! Any chance you can post instructions for that?
1/1/13, 05:34 PM
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It's mounted with 3M tape that all. Programing directions come with the pad.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-Genuine-...b51a3e&vxp=mtr
1/1/13, 06:59 PM
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It's mounted with 3M tape that all. Programing directions come with the pad.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-Genuine-...b51a3e&vxp=mtr
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-Genuine-...b51a3e&vxp=mtr