The girlfriend has just bought the above car, but it only has 1 key.


the key she's got (getting) is just a manual key.


does this car have remote locking?

if it does or not, she'll need another key anyway, what kind of price am I looking at?

 

Not remote no, just central locking by the key.

 

As said about its only got central locking not remote central locking. Fiesta flight was just a low spec fiesta just with a few other things on it.

 

cheers guys, that'll put the cost down a wee bit, just need to find out how much another key will cost.

 

As already said, your not looking at much for the key but it will then need programming, this is something you can usually do yourself.

Martin

 

that sounds ok, is there any guides on it?

 

I have done one on here before (Focus) it may well be different to your car though, if you look in your handbook you should find the procedure there. It goes something like you turn the ignition on and off around 7 times IIRC, this then initializes "Learning Mode" where you then put your new key in and turn ignition on. If you get stuck let us know.

Martin

 

Don't you need 2 keys to program a new one? Or is this Ford bullshit?

 

Yes you need a paired key to initialize learning mode, older systems had what was known as a "Master Key" which was red, you used this to program additional keys.

Martin

 

had a search about, and thats what i came back with, you need 2 keys.

the key that comes with the car is not red


my mates dad works in a ford garage, i'll phone him tonight to see whats the best way to go about this. (only other problem, my GF's ex lad works there as well )

 

Nope the key you have at the moment will be black and will have most likely a blue transponder in the top of the key, this is the key you need to initiaze "Learning Mode" this in turn will allow the car to learn your new key, you need a paired key otherwise people could just come along and program new keys and steal your car

The red master key I was talking about is for older PATS systems found on older Fords, just saying out of interest nothing to do with yours

Martin

 

cheers

 

I've got an 01 zetec s, and only the one key, a remote central locking key. Would I be able to program a key from this? Or have I gotta pay £140 for Ford to re-program it for me? Sorry for stealing your topic lol.

 

UPDATE on this,

got a key cut & coded today in Dundee, £60, in about 10 minutes


not too bad IMO


just need it to get a wee bit worn, as it's a bit sticky coming out of the ignition barrel