Duplicate Keys
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Duplicate Keys
Does any one have any other options besides going though my dealer to get dup keys made. I only have the one that came with my used excursion. The dealer wants over $100 to get one programed.
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I removed the antenna ring from around the lock and put the PATS key inside the ring secured with zip ties. Then I took the whole antenna ring and secured it with zip ties up under the dash. Now I can use a plain cut key to operate the vehicle. I don't have to have those keys with huge heads on my key ring either. Now I can have a key for all three members of the family and a spare for the wallet for $1.25 each.
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Thanks for quick replys and the great ideas. Great idea with the zip ties Torque1st. Bigles do yo know how to tell if it is a programable key? I'll keep the lock smith in mind too alittle40.Thanks again for all your help.
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From: Talladega, AL.
The programable key looks like it has a thick plastic case snapped around the end. The regular key looks as if it was dipped in black plastic & stamped. It is thin on the end.
Go to a key cutting store & ask to see both. Compare the thickness of yours to them.
Don't know about other F 250's , but I was disappointed when I bought my Lariat and found that with the "advanced security group", you get the regular key and a non locking glove box. Guess that is part of Ford's thinking , that it is only a truck.
Good Luck!
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Go to a key cutting store & ask to see both. Compare the thickness of yours to them.
Don't know about other F 250's , but I was disappointed when I bought my Lariat and found that with the "advanced security group", you get the regular key and a non locking glove box. Guess that is part of Ford's thinking , that it is only a truck.
Good Luck!
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You can get the programmable key from Ford and program it yourself. Just have them cut it for you..to make them feel good. I read the instructions on how to do it somewhere...I think the manual that came with mine. I could be wrong there though, but I did read it. It's not that tough of a job to do.
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Originally Posted by Fordlover1951
You can get the programmable key from Ford and program it yourself. Just have them cut it for you..to make them feel good. I read the instructions on how to do it somewhere...I think the manual that came with mine. I could be wrong there though, but I did read it. It's not that tough of a job to do.
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With my job I've used a locksmith a few times for various lost keys and Fords always cost me around $100 (programmed keys). For a non-programmed key around $50. If you can't tell if your's has the chip or not, just go to your local WalMart, hardware store, or whatever and have them cut you a non- key. If it works great! If not, then at least you have a spare in case you lock your keys in the truck.
Just be glad you don't drive a Mercedes (most of their newer keys are over five hundred).
Just be glad you don't drive a Mercedes (most of their newer keys are over five hundred).
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Originally Posted by Bigles
I have been told, that using a "non key" in a programmed ignition will activate the anti theft mode, and the car will not start and will have to be reprogramed by the dealer. Can be costly.