Ford Focus (1998 - 2004) - 05 1.8 key reprogramming/coding

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Sat 11 Oct 2008 12:56
05 1.8 key reprogramming/coding - bloodlock
Hi all

I am hoping that someone may be able to help
I have a 2005 ford focus not the newer model on a 1.8 zetec.

I have two keys for the car being the master and the remote (although the remote doesnt work). I purchased a third key off ebay on the basis I would be able to repgram the remote and put the old car on this. This allows me to open the car and lock it but not start it as the imolbiliser kicks in. Although I can start it on the two other keys.

Reading the literature in the handbook is it simply a case of getting my third key cut and then re-coding this as per the instructions or is it possible to use the two keys that work then on the third attempt swap the working remote for the old one which may work?

Any help would be great

Edited by Webmaster on 11/10/2008 at 15:43

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Sun 12 Oct 2008 08:26
05 1.8 key reprogramming/coding - bloodlock
Any help on this would be appreicated?
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Sun 12 Oct 2008 09:35
05 1.8 key reprogramming/coding - Simon
To be honest I have read through your post a few times and I can't actually work out whats what and what you are trying to achieve.
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Sun 12 Oct 2008 12:54
05 1.8 key reprogramming/coding - the swiss tony
You have a 3rd key that needs coding in?
Im not 100% sure this method will work on an 05 focus, but its worth a try....

put 1st working key in ignition, turn until the dash warning lights are on, turn back and remove key.
put 2nd working key in ignition, turn until the dash warning lights are on, turn back and remove key.
put new key in ignition, and repeat above......

this must be done within a short timescale, could be 20 - 30 seconds?

hopefully you will now have 3 working keys.
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