Daughter's partner had his car key stolen from his firm's van: he has a spare key but it is not the master so has been quoted c. £150 for replacement from Ford dealer.
Is there a cheaper alternative anyone can recommend, please?
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There is no "master" key.
If you do not have two keys that both start the car then £150 seems to be about the rate to restore things.
Try a forum search on the subject. It has been suggested that some locksmiths may have the kit to sort out the electronics.
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>>>> It has been suggested that some locksmiths may have the kit to sort out the electronics.
A year or so ago I had a similar problem with my R Reg Fiesta. Someone said Timpson could provide a replacement 'Red Key' but I tried two different branches and were told 'absolutely not' on both visits : o (
If it was stolen the firm's insurance should pay for the replacement anyway, it shouldn't be down to the driver.................
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The Ford Focus won't have a "Red Key" but you still need two working keys to be able to "Clone" a third key, I'm afraid.
If you haven't got two working keys then I'm afraid that I think it's a trip to the local Ford Main Dealer for connection to the Ford Computer. This is the only other way I know of generating new keys.
That's a very sensible and valid comment, stuartl, regarding insurance.
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If you haven't got two working keys then I'm afraid that I think it's a trip to the local Ford Main Dealer for connection to the Ford Computer.
When you've done that, play safe and get a third key. I got one complete with blue "chip" cut at my local (small) Ford dealer cheaper than a genuine spare from Ford.
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Most firms with cars keep an extra one for themselves.
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When you've done that play safe and get a third key. I got one complete with blue "chip" cut at my local (small) Ford dealer cheaper than a genuine spare from Ford.
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Tthen you have to program it yourself. This is fairly straightforward.
Instructions are available from www.mirez.co.uk/KeyProg.htm
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Many thanks to all for your very helpful advice, I shall pass it on tonight.
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