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Ford Focus Keyfob is not working
Having replaced the battery in my Ford Focus Zetec car fob, the remote still will not open the car and the alarm sounds as if the key is not put in the ignition in time.
The spare key is not a remote and again, opening the car, results in having to start the car to avoid the alarm going off.
As previously reported by other readers, Ford have quoted £160 for a new fob followed by reprogramming of the key. Is there any way around incurring this cost (a non technical answer would help!)
The spare key is not a remote and again, opening the car, results in having to start the car to avoid the alarm going off.
As previously reported by other readers, Ford have quoted £160 for a new fob followed by reprogramming of the key. Is there any way around incurring this cost (a non technical answer would help!)
Asked on 15 January 2011 by Francesca
Answered by
Honest John
You probably lost the code either because the original battery failed or you did not replace the battery fast enough (you have to do it within 10 seconds). Try:
# Keycard and remote repairs for Renaults, Citroens, most makes: www.keyrepair.co.uk;
# Keys - Remotes for Nissans: How to programme them yourself www.nissanprimera.net
# Keys and Locksmiths: Specialist auto locksmiths who can copy programme electronic keys and keyfobs. www.morganlocks.com; www.theautolocksmith.co.uk; www.autolocksmiths.net; www.pots-of-gold.co.uk www.key2lock.co.uk
# Keyfob repairs and reprogramming: www.metasystem.co.uk
# Keyfob and key repairs for Vauxhalls: www.martinimber.co.uk/keyfob.htm
# Keyfob transponder key manufacturer: www.88qc.com ; www.tztdsy.com
# Key Remote reprogramming: www.alarmremotes.co.uk; www.remotekey.co.uk
# Keyfob Remote DIY reprogramming: Tells you how to do it yourself www.advanced-diagnostics.co.uk
# Keycard and remote repairs for Renaults, Citroens, most makes: www.keyrepair.co.uk;
# Keys - Remotes for Nissans: How to programme them yourself www.nissanprimera.net
# Keys and Locksmiths: Specialist auto locksmiths who can copy programme electronic keys and keyfobs. www.morganlocks.com; www.theautolocksmith.co.uk; www.autolocksmiths.net; www.pots-of-gold.co.uk www.key2lock.co.uk
# Keyfob repairs and reprogramming: www.metasystem.co.uk
# Keyfob and key repairs for Vauxhalls: www.martinimber.co.uk/keyfob.htm
# Keyfob transponder key manufacturer: www.88qc.com ; www.tztdsy.com
# Key Remote reprogramming: www.alarmremotes.co.uk; www.remotekey.co.uk
# Keyfob Remote DIY reprogramming: Tells you how to do it yourself www.advanced-diagnostics.co.uk
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