Tibbe Key Replacement, Programming
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Tibbe Key Replacement, Programming
I am posting out of frustration. I lost one set of my keys to my 2012 Transit Connect. Apparently, they are called Tibbe Keys and nobody cuts them locally. The dealer wants over $300 to replace the key. They tell me that they need to cut the key, then program it. Since they need two keys to program the vehicle, there is something else they need to do because only having one key wont allow the new key to be programmed. Is this for real? Or am I getting duped.
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I think I've seen "2 extra keys" as a low cost option on Transits or Transit Connects and even if they are not available as an option, negotiating at purchase would be the smart thing to do.
On my '02 Econoline, I could buy extra remotes on Amazon for $15 and the keys were not chipped, so $5...I had an extra couple remotes and keys for that. Those days are gone, though.
George
On my '02 Econoline, I could buy extra remotes on Amazon for $15 and the keys were not chipped, so $5...I had an extra couple remotes and keys for that. Those days are gone, though.
George
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We found a place that can cut the Tibbe keys locally so they can be found but it is the same price as Ford only difference is it is faster, so that means they are out there. If you still have 2 keys it is easy to program a third key but without the first 2 only a dealer can do it. Also I am pretty sure you can only program a maximum of 4 keys.
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Tibbe keys
I am posting out of frustration. I lost one set of my keys to my 2012 Transit Connect. Apparently, they are called Tibbe Keys and nobody cuts them locally. The dealer wants over $300 to replace the key. They tell me that they need to cut the key, then program it. Since they need two keys to program the vehicle, there is something else they need to do because only having one key wont allow the new key to be programmed. Is this for real? Or am I getting duped.
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There is very little demand at the dealership level to have locksmith on staff. Most dealerships will call in a locksmith to handle keys. Even in major metropolitan areas, there may only be a few locksmith who have the equipment to handle the job. Those few locksmiths will probably do work for every brand in the area. A locksmith with that type of equipment will handle Mercedes, Honda, Ford, Toyota, et cetera. If you are not in a major metropolitan area, such a specialist may be hours away, and either you go to him, or pay him to come to you.
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