Spare Key ?
I'd like to get a spare key for my FEH to hide under the chassis in the event of a lockout. Seems like the cheapest way is to buy one of the "chipped OEM universal keys" from eBay or the internet for $20, have it cut at a locksmith, and then program it per the owner's manual.
Has anyone done this, or know what the Ford dealer charges to simply supply a ready to use key? |
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I bought 3 key fobs off ebay. I had them cut at the local hardware store, and did the programing on my own. You have to have two working keys to program a third key. Put the first key in, turn to run (don't have to start the car), turn off, do the same with the second key, and now put the third key in and it will learn the code from the new key. I belive there is a limit to the number of keys you can have programed. Since you can't use the flat wallet key, i keep a spare at work, and spares at home. Nice to keep friends who know where your spare is too. The keys did have the ford logo stamp on the head of the key.
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Originally Posted by dimmer69
(Post 110421)
I bought 3 key fobs off ebay. I had them cut at the local hardware store, and did the programing on my own. You have to have two working keys to program a third key. Put the first key in, turn to run (don't have to start the car), turn off, do the same with the second key, and now put the third key in and it will learn the code from the new key. I belive there is a limit to the number of keys you can have programed. Since you can't use the flat wallet key, i keep a spare at work, and spares at home. Nice to keep friends who know where your spare is too. The keys did have the ford logo stamp on the head of the key.
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I saw that add on Ebay which says the Key is for the '05 & '06 Escape Hybrid with program. The '05 does not use the progammed key security system, a regular key is all you need for the '05 FEH models. Ford did add the security key for the '06 though and the regular '05 Escape has it also.
GaryG |
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I found these on eBay and got a couple. This was the best price I could find.
http://tinyurl.com/34h3to |
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Another option that's about twice the cost (or actually cheaper if you're buying multiple spare keys), is a keyless entry keypad.
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Randy, you always slip in the smart thing to do. I love my keypad! The price was $54 and programming was simple. See my pics for a look.
GaryG |
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Well ,It looks like my pics have been deleleted, looks like I need to post other places from now ON GH!
GaryG |
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Originally Posted by randykato
(Post 110480)
Another option that's about twice the cost (or actually cheaper if you're buying multiple spare keys), is a keyless entry keypad.
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Just to mention, it is not that easy to lock your keys in. If you try to lock the hybrid, with the key in the ignition, it will just automatically unlock the driver's door.
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Just wanted to report back that the eBay keys arrived, and looked identical to an OEM key. The local home store key department cut one and didn't even charge me, since I wasn't buying a blank. That was nice of him.
I then tried the cut but unprogrammed new key and it opened the door, turned the ingition switch, but could not start the car. The "Theft" light flashes when you try to start it. Then I programmed the new key per the owner's manual and it will now start the car. You always need two working keys to program a third. Mission accomplished, just need to hide it securely underneath. |
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There is a perfect spot to hide the key in the channel structure behind the front bumper, if you are using a magnetic box. The channel holds it securely out of the road splash. Hybrid thieves, please ignore this posting.:zip:
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