key problem :(
06-02-2009, 07:26 PM
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Texas
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key problem :(
soo im in a real need to make a new key but i was wondering if theres any way to keep the dealers out of this....
06-02-2009, 08:02 PM
Deputy CatDog - To Purr'tect and Explode
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Yes, you need the dealership to program the PATS system in your key, otherwise, it won't work.
06-03-2009, 10:56 AM
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Go to a dealer in another town if U don't like the local guy
06-03-2009, 09:55 PM
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How many programmed keys do you have already?
06-04-2009, 07:02 PM
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I dont know what a dealer charges but I asked a local locksmith once and he said he could make one for about 40 bucks.....
06-05-2009, 10:25 AM
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Yeah, why do you want to keep the dealers out of it? Sounds shady...
06-05-2009, 11:01 AM
Sgt. Killjoy
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Quote:
Originally Posted by
badboy4life
Yeah, why do you want to keep the dealers out of it? Sounds shady...
Same, esp, when talking about a PATS key.
06-05-2009, 03:04 PM
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i just never liked dealing wit the original dealer bcuz im not fond of the idea of they having the final call, know what i mean?
06-05-2009, 08:53 PM
Resident Ginger
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Quote:
Originally Posted by
badboy4life
Yeah, why do you want to keep the dealers out of it? Sounds shady...
I was thinking the same thing.
Matthew
06-06-2009, 06:18 AM
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If you dont like the original dealer go to another ford dealer. you can look up other dealers by using the ford web site.
06-02-2009, 07:26 PM
key problem :(
