Key for my moms Taurus?
02-19-2011, 09:52 PM
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Key for my moms Taurus?
Just got my mom an 02 Taurus, only came with one key and the dealer wants $125 because they have the chip in the key.
Any other alternatives? I mean this is frickin highway armed robbery. $125 for a .75 key?
Any other alternatives? I mean this is frickin highway armed robbery. $125 for a .75 key?
02-20-2011, 07:09 AM
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Ford sucks. They charge a fortune. My dad has a Expedition and the keys for that are $175, and over the summer the window regulator went to ****. It was $150 they charged him $300 for the part. A 100% mark up, what kind of **** is that
02-20-2011, 08:40 AM
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home depot if you have one of those do chipped keys for half that price.. well the one by me does..
02-20-2011, 10:18 AM
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<LI id=jsArticleStep1 itxtvisited="1">First of all this only works with Ford or Mazda cars and trucks. There is a different procedure for other makes and models. You will first need to purchase a transponder chip key. You can either order one off of eBay or you can buy one from the dealership. A local locksmith may also be able to provide you with one. The last resort should be the dealership, they will charge you an arm and a leg.
<LI id=jsArticleStep2 itxtvisited="1">2Next you will need to have the transponder key cut like the original. Ask a local locksmith to do this. Their charges will be minimal. Probably less than $10.
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Now its time to program the new key. First you will need both of the programmed keys that came with the vehicle. If you do not have both, you will not be able to program the key yourself. You will need to go to the dealer to have it done. If you have both keys, put one of the already programmed keys into the ignition. Turn the ignition to RUN but do not start the engine. After the security light on the dash goes out, remove the key. Put the next already programmed key into the ignition and turn the key to RUN, but do not start the engine. Wait until the light on the dash goes out. Remove the key.
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Take the new key and put it into the ignition. Turn the key to RUN but do not start the vehicle. Wait until the security light goes out on the dash. Then remove the key. The new key should now be programmed.
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Worth giving a try I guess....sounds simple enough.
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02-20-2011, 10:44 AM
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were ya from?
i work at a ford dealer the key should be around 40 bucks and at most a 1/2 hr labor charge, my place is about 90 for the job
if your in the chicago land area ill give you a break on the key its self so it will be a littkle cheeper
i work at a ford dealer the key should be around 40 bucks and at most a 1/2 hr labor charge, my place is about 90 for the job
if your in the chicago land area ill give you a break on the key its self so it will be a littkle cheeper
02-20-2011, 10:49 AM
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When it comes to programmed keys you really should just go to the dealer. It sucks, yes, but be glad you didn't pay $375 for a key like i had too once
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