Hey all

I have some serious key issues on my Ford Fiesta.

When I bought the car I was given 3 keys. Two of them are bona fide Ford black keys with a red chip in the top. One of the keys has stopped working completely and the other one will only start the engine and not open the doors/boot.

The 3rd key looks like one that has been cut from a key cutting shop and will open the passenger door and boot but will not start the engine.

I can't unlock or lock the driver door... not sure if this is because all the keys are broken or if the lock itself is dodgy.

Is there a cheap way I can get a key cut that just opens all the doors/boot? I have a key that starts the engine so that is not too much of an issue.

 

How worn down are your original ford keys? Common fault on these - best solution is new keys if locks aren't turning like they should. 99% of the time it sorts it.

 

The keys are not that worn. When getting new keys do I need reprogramming or can I just rock up to a Timpson?

 

Yeah, they need coded. Some Timpsons do key programming now, but avoid.. They charge an absolute fortune I've heard...

Some places online can send you keys cut to copy for about a tenner each incl. postage, all you have to do is send a picture of your key blade and they send a replacement.
Then you can swap the chips over. Be careful if you do this method, they're made of glass. if you break it - it's fooked...

Another option is just to get a local auto locksmith to come out. Fords are about the cheapest and easiest to do in the biz, so you should get a deal.

He'll be able to test the keys and make sure all the chips are okay/working if any the keys you have turn the ignition on, but not start.

And if he's any good he could repair door locks/replace bits inside if it IS the locks that are at fault.
Common on Fiestas, Ka's + Courier vans... little pin inside locks rusts and doesnt drop down when the keys inserted/turned. Done a few of them...