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19-01-2021, 01:25 PM | #1 | ||
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Hi all,
I recently bought a Ford Focus 2011 LW. It only came with 1 key. For sanitys’ sake- I would like to cut a spare.
FYI, my key looks like this: https://www.eurocarkeyshop.com/frd14...m-product.html Thanks |
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19-01-2021, 02:44 PM | #2 | ||
FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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See if locksmith can clone a key for you
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19-01-2021, 02:53 PM | #3 | ||
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19-01-2021, 04:58 PM | #4 | ||
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keys have a chip in them that needs to be recognized by car computer as well as the key having the right teeth to turn the barrel.
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19-01-2021, 11:37 PM | #5 | |||
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is that 'similar' to the BF/FG style of flip key? [looked at link & not sure]. if it is 'same' same ... would just need to check if chip is compatible with your car. |
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20-01-2021, 10:37 AM | #6 | |||
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This might be a better angle: https://www.ostanlock.com.au/wp-cont...3060352782.JPG Yes exactly- but how do I know which chip is compatible with my car? I've seen guides which show a simple process to program the key: turning the key "n" times in the ignition (to position 2), then simply pressing the lock/unlock buttons on the new unpaired key. Are they not correct? The ones i"m looking at on eBay say they're 433Mhz & the 4D63 chip, and a HU101 blade |
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20-01-2021, 02:24 PM | #7 | ||
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Turning key on and off only programs the remote not the key chip to the vehicle body module to allow it to start iirc.
How much does Ford want ? |
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20-01-2021, 06:03 PM | #8 | |||
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Remote isn't important, I really just want a "peace-of-mind" spare that doesn't cost a heap. Any suggestions around Sydney or Coffs Harbour? |
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21-01-2021, 02:18 PM | #9 | ||
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Price a clone thru mr minute or similar in shopping centres
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21-01-2021, 05:07 PM | #10 | ||
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why would you want a useless clone as it still leaves you with only the one key that the car recognizes ?
have two cars bought with one key for each. i bought keys to match both cars [along with matching chip] so now both cars have three individual keys per car, and it IS so easy to do. blank keys were $24/25.50 for a pair to suit BA/BF. it then cost me $33 per key to be cut [so $66 for two keys cut per car] & then using ForScan i was able to program the keys to both cars which otherwise would have cost me $144 to cut & program thru the locksmiths [not sure if that was per key or not?]. have even swapped upper column over on my wagooon & programmed the keys ... again using ForScan & a laptop. Last edited by mad2; 21-01-2021 at 05:14 PM. |
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21-01-2021, 05:38 PM | #11 | |||
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ok, that key 'looks like' an aftermarket BF/FG key [altho i'm not sure, but the pic below it is an aftermarket flip key i believe?] & no you cannot program the main keys that way at all. i have bought these keys & programmed them to the car myself. https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/2-x-tran...72.m2749.l2649 and this is your 'style' re 'flip style' - https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/REMOTE-F...cAAOSwIzNXOt4m but i have no idea re chip. |
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23-01-2021, 09:46 AM | #12 | |||
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But is only recognised as 1 key if you need to program a replacement engine computer or bcm and the op seems to be looking for the cheapest option and if to expensive you say thank you and walk away I believe you will find the bf key is the same shape but uses a 4d60 chip but you require a 4d63 chip for the Focus Don’t know enough about Forscan myself but don’t you need to purchase the extended licence to be able to program keys |
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23-01-2021, 08:22 PM | #13 | |||
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ForScan comes in very handy for the furd! ... yeah you don't need the extended licence as you can get a 'temporary' use licence which is just as goood. as too the chip .......... no idea. |
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