disableing or programing chip key?
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disableing or programing chip key?
this is for a 2000 ranger. Almost lost the key this morning, it fell behind a brick column and had to break a couple of bricks to get it out. The Dealer said I would have to tow it to them and then they wanted $180 for a new one including programing.
Is there a way to disable the security system for the chip key, so I can just use a regular key?
second can I program a new key with the old key or do I have to have two keys to do that?
Is there a way to disable the security system for the chip key, so I can just use a regular key?
second can I program a new key with the old key or do I have to have two keys to do that?
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I only had one key and I got a mobile locksmith to come to my work, cut and program a second key for about HALF what the local dealer wanted to do the same thing. Now I should be able to have one cut and program it myself, but have not tried.
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If we have two keys, we can program a third, foutrh, ect, up to six I believe it is.
Anyway the blank keys can be bought on the net for maybe $10 or so, most any place can grind the pattern from either of the one or two OEM keys & we can program the new key/s to our system using the proceedure in our owners manual.
OR, as rocketman64 said, we can have a locksmith do it, but it'll cost more, but still be WAY less than the Dealer wants.
If you don't have a manual, you can find the program proceedure in the "Tech Info" thread atop this forum & also find a download link for the owners manual down in the Misc. section in the fleet.ford.com link.
Edit: Some folks tape a programmed key out of site close to the ignition switch & use a plain ole $.99 Wally World key to start the engine, but this means they've defeated the security system & any thief can do the same. So it might affect your insurance rate, if you do that.
More options to ponder.
Anyway the blank keys can be bought on the net for maybe $10 or so, most any place can grind the pattern from either of the one or two OEM keys & we can program the new key/s to our system using the proceedure in our owners manual.
OR, as rocketman64 said, we can have a locksmith do it, but it'll cost more, but still be WAY less than the Dealer wants.
If you don't have a manual, you can find the program proceedure in the "Tech Info" thread atop this forum & also find a download link for the owners manual down in the Misc. section in the fleet.ford.com link.
Edit: Some folks tape a programmed key out of site close to the ignition switch & use a plain ole $.99 Wally World key to start the engine, but this means they've defeated the security system & any thief can do the same. So it might affect your insurance rate, if you do that.
More options to ponder.
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