Yeah the dealer said that if I had the original key they could clone it. But I didn't. All I had was a copy that didn't have a chip (I had that made after several emergency "I locked my keys in the car" incidents).
The locksmith was able to get the car computer programmed to accept their aftermarket key. Set me back $180 which the boy who lost the key is paying to me on his next payday. Allan Dan Penoff via Mercedes <mercedes@okiebenz.com> writes: > Guess I need to get on the eldest about getting a spare key for his > 2011 Ford Escape. He’s only got one key. > > -D > >> On Apr 11, 2021, at 3:34 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes >> <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >> >> Wow...When I got keys for Angie's 2005 Golf I sent a photograph to a >> guy online who sent keys. I borrowed a cable and programmed myself, >> it was all pretty easy... >> -Curt >> >> On Sunday, April 11, 2021, 11:53:32 AM EDT, Allan Streib via Mercedes >> <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >> >> Just had to get a new key for the Focus. Ford dealer wouldn't touch it, >> said they can't do anything with cars over 10 years old. Big strike >> against ever buying a Ford again, even though I've been pretty happy >> with the Focus overall. >> >> Local locksmith came to the car with a mobile programming device and >> programmed a new key on the spot. Fortunately I still had a non-chip >> copy of the key so they could cut the teeth from that. >> >> Allan >> _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
