Question about a new remote
12-01-2009, 09:33 PM
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Question about a new remote
I havent had a remote since i bought my car used and my parents were gonna get me one for christmas. I recall reading about using fusion keys and some that were like switch blade type but i dont know much about them. Since i have no remotes now i will have to have a new one programmed by ford but can they program a fusion remote for my car or will i have to buy 2x oem ones from ford. Also where is a good place to buy a non OEM remote?
12-02-2009, 03:24 AM
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1. go to eBay
3. enjoy not paying the Dealership a bunch of money for something that you can do in your driveway in under 1 minute
as for the Fusion key, I am running one right now. I took mine to a Locksmith to get the key blade cut. Lowes/Walmart/Home Depot refused to cut the key citing me some bull**** about PATS.
Once the key was cut, I followed the PATS key programming procedure in the Owners manual.
Once the key was programmed, I programmed the remote part.
The Fusion key works perfectly...but apparently only on 2007+ cars. The guys with 05/06's have a different Lock system apparently
buy something like this
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/TWO-F...item414af2983c
2. in your owners manual, there is the programming procedure. it's extremely easy. basically just turn the key on/off a set # of times, then click 1 button on the remote...wash/repeat for each remote up to I think 6 total remoteshttp://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/TWO-F...item414af2983c
3. enjoy not paying the Dealership a bunch of money for something that you can do in your driveway in under 1 minute
the only caveot for anything regarding programming is the PATS keys
You must have 2 already programmed PATS keys to program a 3rd or more PATS key.
to program a remote (clicker, fob...whatever you call it), you only need 1 PATS key and about 1 minute of your time
You must have 2 already programmed PATS keys to program a 3rd or more PATS key.
to program a remote (clicker, fob...whatever you call it), you only need 1 PATS key and about 1 minute of your time
as for the Fusion key, I am running one right now. I took mine to a Locksmith to get the key blade cut. Lowes/Walmart/Home Depot refused to cut the key citing me some bull**** about PATS.
Once the key was cut, I followed the PATS key programming procedure in the Owners manual.
Once the key was programmed, I programmed the remote part.
The Fusion key works perfectly...but apparently only on 2007+ cars. The guys with 05/06's have a different Lock system apparently
if you don't have a owners manual, visit the link below and click on Owners Guides in the left column. It will lead you to every manual you'll need for your car
http://www.motorcraftservice.com
http://www.motorcraftservice.com
12-02-2009, 08:24 AM
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I know you can program them yourself if you have two but i have none right now. What im asking is if i buy a fusion key do i need to buy two remotes from ford them program the fusion key or can i just take the fusion key to ford.
12-02-2009, 03:58 PM
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how many keys do you currently own?
leave the FOB out of the picture completely.
Do you have 1, or 2 keys that are programmed to the car right now?
If you only have 1 key, buy 1 PATS key off of eBay for about $10 shipped. take that to your local Ford Dealership and have them program it. It will run roughly for 1/2 an hour of labor. I paid $40 last time for my 03 GT.
Once you have 2 keys, then purchase a Fusion key, cut, and then program yourself. You can take that Fusion key to the Dealership, but most of them will give you Flak about it, and I'd bet money that most will not do it
leave the FOB out of the picture completely.
Do you have 1, or 2 keys that are programmed to the car right now?
If you only have 1 key, buy 1 PATS key off of eBay for about $10 shipped. take that to your local Ford Dealership and have them program it. It will run roughly for 1/2 an hour of labor. I paid $40 last time for my 03 GT.
Once you have 2 keys, then purchase a Fusion key, cut, and then program yourself. You can take that Fusion key to the Dealership, but most of them will give you Flak about it, and I'd bet money that most will not do it
12-04-2009, 09:46 PM
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I dont need a new key just the remote but if i can get both in one like the fusion has id much prefer that
edit: just reread the earlier post which answered my questions, not sure how i missed that before...
