key problem
#1
key problem
my keys for my 99 are missing. I have called around and am being told 400-700 dollars for new keys and reprogram.... I am not paying that for some keys to work. I understand the why they have to program new chip to car but I was wondering if I could do this myself for a lot cheaper? I have seen people program keys with other fords of the same year without original key simple but was wondering if and how it can be done with the 99 mustang.
#2
For earlier Mustangs, like '96-'98 there is a way to program a new key yourself. But in order for that to happen you would need two things you currently don't - first, a '96-'98 Mustang and second is at least one working key.
My understanding for PATS programming for '99-up is it requires a programming device such as dealerships would have. But you know who also can do it is a mobile locksmith. I would go through your phone book and call some of those guys, should be a much more reasonable price. Although I did have a cut but non-programmed spare for the guy to use for cutting the new keys, I had two new ones done for $200 a couple years ago by a local locksmith after my kid lost the only working key I had for the car. And if you're a AAA member there is a discount available with many of them. You may be able to save a little more money buy buying new blank PATS keys off Amazon for the guy to use.
My understanding for PATS programming for '99-up is it requires a programming device such as dealerships would have. But you know who also can do it is a mobile locksmith. I would go through your phone book and call some of those guys, should be a much more reasonable price. Although I did have a cut but non-programmed spare for the guy to use for cutting the new keys, I had two new ones done for $200 a couple years ago by a local locksmith after my kid lost the only working key I had for the car. And if you're a AAA member there is a discount available with many of them. You may be able to save a little more money buy buying new blank PATS keys off Amazon for the guy to use.
#3
with the 99+ PATS cars, you need 2 working keys to program new keys (up to 8 total)
I find it hard to believe the Ford dealer will charge you 400$ for 2 new keys cut and to program (i left ford in 09 so maybe times have changed) Its either find a shop with an IDS or go to dealer/locksmith. Nothing you can do on your own
I find it hard to believe the Ford dealer will charge you 400$ for 2 new keys cut and to program (i left ford in 09 so maybe times have changed) Its either find a shop with an IDS or go to dealer/locksmith. Nothing you can do on your own
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