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Old 05-14-2013, 08:40 PM
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just recently bought my mustang from an auction house but it only came with one key. My key has a transistor in it and I wanted to get it copied but it costs like $75+ to get it copied. If I buy my own blank transistor key online is there a store that will copy it for me for cheaper?
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Old 05-14-2013, 09:07 PM
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Since you only have one key, you only have two choices for getting the key programmed to the car. Dealer or locksmith. You could buy a blank key online and get it cut, but it will not start the car.
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Old 05-17-2013, 08:27 PM
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I just did the same thing. I only got one key with the car, so I have to go to the dealer to get it cut and have it programed. It cost me $98.00. Don't the key from the dealer for 35-45 bucks when you can buy one on E-bay for around $14.00 hope this helps. Jerry
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Old 05-17-2013, 09:05 PM
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http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ford-Vehicles-TRANSPONDER-PATS-KEY-k01fs-tfw-/321125379802?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&fits=Year%3A2001%7CModel%3AMustang&hash=item4ac4906eda&vxp=mtr
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Old 05-19-2013, 05:11 AM
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Originally Posted by DRAGUL
Since you only have one key, you only have two choices for getting the key programmed to the car. Dealer or locksmith. You could buy a blank key online and get it cut, but it will not start the car.
Read the above again....

I don't remember exactly which year it changed (98, 99 maybe), but for an 04 you need 2 working keys to do it yourself; with only 1 working key, you have to have a special doodad to program a key to the car.
So call around to some dealers and locksmiths and ask them how much to program a key that you provide as opposed to them providing the key also.
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Old 05-19-2013, 02:14 PM
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I bought 2 of these from Ikeyless for under $13 shipped. Had a mobile locksmith cut and program for $65. I also got 2 fobs from Discount Keyless for about $10 shipped. Got both programmed in about 2 minutes. http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listi...&condition=new
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Old 05-21-2013, 03:26 PM
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Iv'e heard for some of the older cars, Advanced Auto could help you out. Either that, or as mentioned, buy a cheap key off ebay and have the dealership program it.
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