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Program them in 5 minutes and they work just like the originals.
That is the remote FOB not the TBIRD Key. Different story when programming.
The FOB only requires one other FOB to make a 5 minute copy.
2002 TB Motor Trend COTY Blue/White/Full #24737 (One of 291)
2021 Explorer XLT Sport 2.3L 300HP/310FP color RollingThunder
2015 Passat SE TDI 150HP/236FP (40MpgCity47MpgHW) 720MR
26Mpg in traffic jam. Skill required to get 40+mpg in town.
I bought a key with remote for the alarm, I don't think I can make it work but I'm hoping.
if not i ill glue the chip next to the ignition so I can make other keys for starting the car
I Started out with nothing and I still got most of it left
Program them in 5 minutes and they work just like the originals.
If I understand right, I must have a working remote control for be able to program a new remote control?
I only have a service key I think because there are no botons on my key
I Started out with nothing and I still got most of it left
If I understand right, I must have a working remote control for be able to program a new remote control?
I only have a service key I think because there are no botons on my key
Fredrik 1:to program a remote(fob) you do not need another working fob, but if you already have a working fob and want a second one ,both have to be programmed at the same time.
2 your key has a chip in it otherwize you could not start the car..if you only have one key, to get a second key(with chip) programmed you need a professional to do ie dealer,key shop.ACE ect.. it and it usually cost $$$$ but if you have two keys with chips then it is possible to program a third yourself. so its best to have 3 and lose one all you need is new key
Last edited by hippy_mailman; Nov 29, 2019, 08:47 PM.
Fredrik 1:to program a remote(fob) you do not need another working fob, but if you already have a working fob and want a second one ,both have to be programmed at the same time.
2 your key has a chip in it otherwize you could not start the car..if you only have one key, to get a second key(with chip) programmed you need a professional to do ie dealer,key shop.ACE ect.. it and it usually cost $$$$ but if you have two keys with chips then it is possible to program a third yourself. so its best to have 3 and lose one all you need is new key
Thank you Keith
i Will try this hoping my cheap fob works, but i Only have one Key so that Will not work then
I Started out with nothing and I still got most of it left
Thank you Keith
i Will try this hoping my cheap fob works, but i Only have one Key so that Will not work then
Fredrik
Don't loose your one and only key.
Is there a Ford dealer somewhere in Sweden? Or you need park the car for the winter and to send the Key to ACE in the USA.
Does the person you purchased the car from have the other key?
Heaven forbid if you have to drive to Denmark to find a Ford dealer (private joke between me and Fredrik).
Hermann
2002 TB Motor Trend COTY Blue/White/Full #24737 (One of 291)
2021 Explorer XLT Sport 2.3L 300HP/310FP color RollingThunder
2015 Passat SE TDI 150HP/236FP (40MpgCity47MpgHW) 720MR
26Mpg in traffic jam. Skill required to get 40+mpg in town.
Fredrik
Don't loose your one and only key.
Is there a Ford dealer somewhere in Sweden? Or you need park the car for the winter and to send the Key to ACE in the USA.
Does the person you purchased the car from have the other key?
Heaven forbid if you have to drove to Denmark to find a Ford dealer (private joke between me and Fredrik).
Hermann
HI hihi don't worry Hermann
I have locked in the car in the garage I rent and my only carkey in my hunt safe and that key I have locked in another safe and that safe in another safe and I did eat the code to the last safe and I never forget the code........hmmm mm i think I forgot the code now. Can a x-ray see the text from a Marker pen?
Or i must drive to Denmark to get help?
I Started out with nothing and I still got most of it left
Ok, I have read this key post. I have a 02 bird with two key sets. Each set has a key and remote. Where do I find a single key with remote so I can have 3 keys. Thanks in advance.
Ok, I have read this key post. I have a 02 bird with two key sets. Each set has a key and remote. Where do I find a single key with remote so I can have 3 keys. Thanks in advance.
read my original first post I have ordered a third key with an integrated remote from amazon I got two for 35.00 waiting till they arrive to see if I can program them. I did check a local locksmith he said he could get the same but it would cost 210.00(programmed) I never did check ACE for price .
note: when I got car I had ford dealer sell me the extra keys and program them but I did not think about the combined key
read my original first post I have ordered a third key with an integrated remote from amazon I got two for 35.00 waiting till they arrive to see if I can program them. I did check a local locksmith he said he could get the same but it would cost 210.00(programmed) I never did check ACE for price .
note: when I got car I had ford dealer sell me the extra keys and program them but I did not think about the combined key
You should be able to program the key yourself since you have 2 keys .
This key is simply a key and FOB in one package. Your will need to program the key and then you will need to program the FOB.
2002 TB Motor Trend COTY Blue/White/Full #24737 (One of 291)
2021 Explorer XLT Sport 2.3L 300HP/310FP color RollingThunder
2015 Passat SE TDI 150HP/236FP (40MpgCity47MpgHW) 720MR
26Mpg in traffic jam. Skill required to get 40+mpg in town.
You should be able to program the key yourself since you have 2 keys .
This key is simply a key and FOB in one package. Your will need to program the key and then you will need to program the FOB.
this I do know only concern is its an aftermarket key/fob and I don't always trust they are what they say they are
this I do know only concern is its an aftermarket key/fob and I don't always trust they are what they say they are
You are our test victim.
One more thing. When I got extra keys from Amazon, they sent the wrong Key. It would only work withe door lock. Sent them back and got another set that worked.
The Ford dealer even made the wrong key for me one time.
We are all waiting.
2002 TB Motor Trend COTY Blue/White/Full #24737 (One of 291)
2021 Explorer XLT Sport 2.3L 300HP/310FP color RollingThunder
2015 Passat SE TDI 150HP/236FP (40MpgCity47MpgHW) 720MR
26Mpg in traffic jam. Skill required to get 40+mpg in town.
this I do know only concern is its an aftermarket key/fob and I don't always trust they are what they say they are
Keith,
The after maket FOB's I got from Amazon are not as good as the Ford ones. The switch buttons are mushy.
Hermann
2002 TB Motor Trend COTY Blue/White/Full #24737 (One of 291)
2021 Explorer XLT Sport 2.3L 300HP/310FP color RollingThunder
2015 Passat SE TDI 150HP/236FP (40MpgCity47MpgHW) 720MR
26Mpg in traffic jam. Skill required to get 40+mpg in town.
I have these for Merlot. Been a while since I got them, so I don't recall where. Do remember is was an easy Google search and they weren't too dear.
Update - Search good ol' Amazon for US Remote.
See post #8
Amazon says it does not fit my 2002 Thunderbird. So, it may be a 2003-5 thingy.
2002 TB Motor Trend COTY Blue/White/Full #24737 (One of 291)
2021 Explorer XLT Sport 2.3L 300HP/310FP color RollingThunder
2015 Passat SE TDI 150HP/236FP (40MpgCity47MpgHW) 720MR
26Mpg in traffic jam. Skill required to get 40+mpg in town.
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