Key Fob Replacement Question
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Key Fob Replacement Question
What is the cheapest way/place to get a new 4 button key fob for my truck. I was thinking of grabbing one at a salvage yard, but:
1. Can i program it to my new truck with the "programming technique"?
2. Can i get a new key cut for it and open it up and change it if I do?
Thanks!
1. Can i program it to my new truck with the "programming technique"?
2. Can i get a new key cut for it and open it up and change it if I do?
Thanks!
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What is the cheapest way/place to get a new 4 button key fob for my truck. I was thinking of grabbing one at a salvage yard, but:
1. Can i program it to my new truck with the "programming technique"?
2. Can i get a new key cut for it and open it up and change it if I do?
Thanks!
1. Can i program it to my new truck with the "programming technique"?
2. Can i get a new key cut for it and open it up and change it if I do?
Thanks!
I’ve purchased OEN fobs from https://www.carandtruckremotes.com/?...eneral%20Terms
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To add, I’ve taken the fobs purchased from the previous web site to a local Ford dealership and had them cut the key. I’ve done this 4 times in recent years. They’ve either cut them for free or the most I’ve been charged was $5 per key to cut them.
Usually when I pick up a new truck or car I already have 2 additional fobs that I purchased online with me. I ask the sales rep to have parts department cut the keys while I’m doing the paperwork for the new truck. I always have 4 key/fobs for every vehicle. One for me, one for the wife and a spare stored at home and vacation cabin.
Usually when I pick up a new truck or car I already have 2 additional fobs that I purchased online with me. I ask the sales rep to have parts department cut the keys while I’m doing the paperwork for the new truck. I always have 4 key/fobs for every vehicle. One for me, one for the wife and a spare stored at home and vacation cabin.
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I bought one off of ebay NEW OEM 2018 2019 FORD F250 F350 F450 F550 FLIP KEY KEYLESS REMOTE FOB 164-R8134 | eBay and the same seller was able to cut it for me by sending a picture of my current key. Dealer programmed it for me for 50.00 since I only had the 1 fob that came with the truck (used). Since you have 2 keys you should be able to program yourself by the procedure mentioned above.
edit whoa..not sure why that is showing 950.00..I paid 72.00. That was the link from my purchase history. weird.
edit whoa..not sure why that is showing 950.00..I paid 72.00. That was the link from my purchase history. weird.
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I bought one off of ebay NEW OEM 2018 2019 FORD F250 F350 F450 F550 FLIP KEY KEYLESS REMOTE FOB 164-R8134 | eBay and the same seller was able to cut it for me by sending a picture of my current key. Dealer programmed it for me for 50.00 since I only had the 1 fob that came with the truck (used). Since you have 2 keys you should be able to program yourself by the procedure mentioned above.
edit whoa..not sure why that is showing 950.00..I paid 72.00. That was the link from my purchase history. weird.
edit whoa..not sure why that is showing 950.00..I paid 72.00. That was the link from my purchase history. weird.
Did you see the current listed price from your sellers link. $950 for one fob.
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I did and edited my post. I paid 72.95. if this seller is jacking up the price like that then I would no longer suggest them. zero excuse for that kind of mark up.
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I ran one of my 2 fobs over with my lawn mower.... I had a mobile locksmith come to me at work and he cut one and programmed it in about 10 minutes. ~$220 cash, not the cheapest but was certainly the most convenient.
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Looking at his eBay store he has several fobs at $950 and all are last one available. I think he jacks the price up knowing no one is buying at that price and that way he keeps the listing active until he can get more stock of that particular fob. Then he’ll change the listing price to the normal price.
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I don’t think it’s a markup. He has excellent feedback with excellent rating.
Looking at his eBay store he has several fobs at $950 and all are last one available. I think he jacks the price up knowing no one is buying at that price and that way he keeps the listing active until he can get more stock of that particular fob. Then he’ll change the listing price to the normal price.
Looking at his eBay store he has several fobs at $950 and all are last one available. I think he jacks the price up knowing no one is buying at that price and that way he keeps the listing active until he can get more stock of that particular fob. Then he’ll change the listing price to the normal price.
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