key problem :(
Jun 2, 2009 | 07:26 PM
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From: Texas
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....
Jun 2, 2009 | 08:02 PM
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From: NM
Yes, you need the dealership to program the PATS system in your key, otherwise, it won't work.
Jun 3, 2009 | 10:56 AM
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Go to a dealer in another town if U don't like the local guy
Jun 3, 2009 | 09:55 PM
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From: Delaware
How many programmed keys do you have already?
Jun 4, 2009 | 07:02 PM
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From: lexington, ky
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.....
Jun 5, 2009 | 10:25 AM
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From: OK
Yeah, why do you want to keep the dealers out of it? Sounds shady...
Jun 5, 2009 | 11:01 AM
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From: DMV
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.
Jun 5, 2009 | 03:04 PM
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From: Texas
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?
Jun 5, 2009 | 08:53 PM
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From: Cali
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
Jun 6, 2009 | 06:18 AM
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Posts: 912
From: Venice, FL
If you dont like the original dealer go to another ford dealer. you can look up other dealers by using the ford web site.
key problem :(
