GazzaG

i only got one key with my mk4 fiesta and its a black key, i went to get one cut but they need the red key . i aint got the red key
What would be the best thing to do,
Get a new lockset from ebay or somet?

or is there an easyer option, Cheers

GazzaG

is it possible to get a key that just unlocks the car for now aswell as i've locked my keys in it twice now

filthyrichie

contact local locksmith they will do u one cloned of your existing key

need auto lockmith by the way

tabetha

Having the red key is irrelevant, it makes no difference to the black key!!
Just go into FORD's they can tell the number(of the key) just by looking at it as there is a sequence, then they will supply one BUT it will NOT work with the immobiliser as it is not programmed(by the red key)
Ford can also supply and programme a red key, and delete all the lost keys.
I had 1 X red, 1 X black key supplied programmed, old ones deleted etc for Ł64, shop around a lot as the price varies a lot, most expensive quotes for me were over Ł130.
I ALL you want is a key to get in, then any key cutter can do them.
tabetha

Ginge !

get a normal mk4 escort key from fords and get em to cut it

there only 4 quid and most wont charge to cut the keys too

reading the keys is piss easy too aslong as you know what your looking at

theres 6 cuts and theres only 4 different gauges of cuts

btw EVERYTHING tabetha said was spot on

SillyFezzaMk1

iTrader: (1)

What I did ages ago on a escort I got with 1 key (black ) was to go to fords andget 2 cut, then hacksawed off the stem of the original key I got with car and taped the top into the ignition cowling so it de-activated the immobiliser.....then hid a kill switch in the fog light switch (it didnt have fogs...got a switch from scrappy)

sorted for 9 quid

Dan

GazzaG

tabetha
Ginge !
Cheers guys

i'll try that

Ginge !

you could have juse had the imobiliser key on the same bunch and the car will start too

SillyFezzaMk1

iTrader: (1)

yes mate untill you loose your keys.... then it costs you hundreds to get programmed and new lockset.

This way you eliminate the risk of loosing the only immobiliser key you have.

Dan

GazzaG

if i bought a second hand lockset of ebay with 3 keys 1 red 2 black, am i ok to fit it myself

how much will ford charge

GazzaG

What do the mk4 keys look like, its been a long time since i seen one

dosent look like mine i have now does it minus red chip?


Cheers gaz

Scott-rs2k

this may help

http://www.mirez.co.uk/Keys.htm

SillyFezzaMk1

iTrader: (1)

well the ecu needs an immobiliser signal to let you start the car....

So changing the lock set and trying to use a different key that your ecu wouldnt recognise isnt a good idea.....

HOWEVER you can do this by doing what I said and cutting the stem off of your old key and put it in the ignition cowling...then use the other lock set as normal.

Dan

GUZZLER

iTrader: (3)

sometimes the keys can be hard to read if there worn badly, as said you don't need the red key to cut another key, you only need the red key to program the new key if you want it to start the car, if you only want it to open the door then a non-chipped key would be fine.

the ford finnis number for the standard key is, 6494853 Ł3.71 +vat.
cutting is normally about Ł5.

a nomal locksmith/hardware store would be a bit cheaper.

GazzaG

Cheers guys

Got one from ford Ł6,90 locksmiths wanted Ł15

Benni

How are you of late anyway mate?

GazzaG

I'm ok mate, Yourself?