Keys
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6th Gear Member
Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 6,828
From: Clarksville TN
Keys
Do all Mustang keys come with a chip inside of them? Or are they just big? I've been told if someone tried to copy the key and tried to use it, it would burn out the ignition or starter. This is what I've heard, but no sure if its true. And I also heard it would cost about $100.00 to make another key to start the car. Is this true also? Thanks.
2nd Gear Member
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 208
From: Topeka/Fort Riley, Kansas
RE: Keys
The guy at the Ford dealership told me that if I used my 'door key' (key i got made which i keep in my wallet incase i lock my keys in when its running *again* (DOH!)) that it will "lock" up the car and they would have to come out and get it opened. They being the dealership. I call BS, however it wont start the engine... thats for sure.
5th Gear Member
Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 3,689
From: Navarre, FL
RE: Keys
ORIGINAL: 97cobraGAD!!!
Actually, it starts the car for 5 seconds and then turns off completely. I know because i tried it with mine. I keep the copy in my wallet incase that someday i lock the keys inside, you never know.
Actually, it starts the car for 5 seconds and then turns off completely. I know because i tried it with mine. I keep the copy in my wallet incase that someday i lock the keys inside, you never know.
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6th Gear Member
Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 6,828
From: Clarksville TN
RE: Keys
ORIGINAL: OnyxCobra
no, not all mustangs have a chip in the key. I think its just 96+
no, not all mustangs have a chip in the key. I think its just 96+
6th Gear Member
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 8,401
From: Montreal, Canada
RE: Keys
chipped keys are expensive if you only have one. had that problem with the focus, only got one key when i bought it... i figured no big deal i'll just get another one made (wrong), if you have 2 keys i think it's around 20$ ...BUT if you only have one key (like me) it costs between 75$-95$ ...they said they needed 2 keys to program a new one.... otherwise it's a big bunch of mumbojumbo delear crap.
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6th Gear Member
Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 6,828
From: Clarksville TN
RE: Keys
ORIGINAL: HC_CrAzYHoRsE
chipped keys are expensive if you only have one. had that problem with the focus, only got one key when i bought it... i figured no big deal i'll just get another one made (wrong), if you have 2 keys i think it's around 20$ ...BUT if you only have one key (like me) it costs between 75$-95$ ...they said they needed 2 keys to program a new one.... otherwise it's a big bunch of mumbojumbo delear crap.
chipped keys are expensive if you only have one. had that problem with the focus, only got one key when i bought it... i figured no big deal i'll just get another one made (wrong), if you have 2 keys i think it's around 20$ ...BUT if you only have one key (like me) it costs between 75$-95$ ...they said they needed 2 keys to program a new one.... otherwise it's a big bunch of mumbojumbo delear crap.