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Old 02-04-2011, 09:22 AM
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how much it cost to get a key cut these days?

would be for a mk6 escort

can i get done anywhere or is it a fords job


(been quite a few years since i had to get a key cut and that was on mk1 fiesta so trimming a lolly stick down worked
Old 02-04-2011, 11:41 AM
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mk6 escort will be a pats key so is dearer and reqs programming. have you got the red master key?
Old 02-04-2011, 03:22 PM
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yep got the red key

also a black one with a red square

couldnt i just get one cut and strap knackered one with chip thing to the steering couling?

who would cut one of these keys?
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Most good key cutting places will do it or ford. If you have the red master programming it is easy mate
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gus go pitsea get a pats key cut(black with red square)

then put red key in ignition, watch the red light below the clock, it will stay on for a few seconds

then remove and install the new key turn on the ignition wait for the light to come on then go out then it should be programmed if it flashes quickly then it didnt programme

or wait till i do the cambelt and ill programme it for you
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Cost you about £40 quid. Just had a new key for the Orion but they don't do the old style ones, so had to pay the extra and get a blank pats key with light and have it cut at ford.
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got it done at a normal key cutting place in town

cost me 15 quid

easy enough to programme
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Originally Posted by slammedorion
Cost you about £40 quid. Just had a new key for the Orion but they don't do the old style ones, so had to pay the extra and get a blank pats key with light and have it cut at ford.

thats if you want to duplicate the key but gus has the master key so can programme it from that
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dave your getting the cambelt aint ya?

or i will order now
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ill get it txt me your reg no stavros
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the shop in pitsea is good, think I paid £6 for the fiesta one.
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Last one I had was about £4, as said with red master, can programme yourself in seconds, think they hold up to 8 in memory.
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what do you do with no red key then, ive only got the black one with the red square
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