Ignition Key
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From: Taylorsville, Utah
Ignition Key
My daughter drives a '00 Ranger, 4.0, extended cab, 4x4, auto transmission. She lost one of the ignition keys, and a guy at a Ford dealer says that is costs $75 to replace, because the head of the key contains some sort of microchip.
This doesn't sound right to me, but thought I'd ask and see if anybody out there has heard of this.
Thanx in advance.
This doesn't sound right to me, but thought I'd ask and see if anybody out there has heard of this.
Thanx in advance.
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From: VA/USA
Ignition Key
Yes sir, that is correct, those keys are NOT inexpensive. It is supposedly an "anti-theft" protect. device. Your daughter's O. manual will tell you more. Also it says to be careful with this type of key around metal objects as it could possibly render it in-operable, I was very careful the first year or so on my `99 Ranger, but have become a bit more complacent as I've not had any trouble. I think the book even says the metal from other keys or key-chains\rings can de-activate these things however I, again, have not experienced it. If I recall correctly though there is a quick fix for any probs. (other than lost keys, obviously). Best of luck to your daughter. Glenn :-(
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From: northeastern ohio
Ignition Key
That is actually a bit low.
its probably 75$ +25 for the key.
you have to have 2 keys to get the truck to recognize a new key.If you dont have 2 keys they have to hook it up to a machine that reads the codes out then reprogram it to accept the new key.
(basically the key has a really long serial number and the truck computer has to accept the serial for the truck to start).
So what i did was get a 3rd key and have 2 spares. that way if i lose one its not 100bucks. only 25 for the extra key
Rand
its probably 75$ +25 for the key.
you have to have 2 keys to get the truck to recognize a new key.If you dont have 2 keys they have to hook it up to a machine that reads the codes out then reprogram it to accept the new key.
(basically the key has a really long serial number and the truck computer has to accept the serial for the truck to start).
So what i did was get a 3rd key and have 2 spares. that way if i lose one its not 100bucks. only 25 for the extra key
Rand
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Tape the key up under the steering column and use anykey ( a regular copy of the original) to start the truck. I heard that works. The computer reader thing needs to see the chip but the chip does not have to be in the ignition. Only heard this but never tried it.
gail
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All I know is that I know someone who puts remote starts into cars and to put a remote start into a Ford, he has to hide either the top of a key, or the chip itself somewhere in the truck and run a wire from it to the ignition area. Otherwise the remote start will not work.
I believe the chip just emits a magnetic field at a certain frequency, just liek the key cards to get into some doors. That is why ford puts the disclaimer of not putting it next to other metal objects. If the other objects have a stronger magnetic field they could render it useless.
Just my 2 cents...
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I believe the chip just emits a magnetic field at a certain frequency, just liek the key cards to get into some doors. That is why ford puts the disclaimer of not putting it next to other metal objects. If the other objects have a stronger magnetic field they could render it useless.
Just my 2 cents...
:-)
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From: Pedley
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I had my dealer make me a key for $25 and were able to program it with only 1 key and didn't use my truck to do it. They said it would be easier if I had both keys but since I didn't have both with me they did it anyhow. I don't know how they did it, I didn't ask. This was on a 2001 Ranger with the later type key.
HTH -greg
HTH -greg
