I know its not french but its about keys.

PowerLee · Unread post by **PowerLee** » 27 Jan 2006, 18:45

Hi

My parents have a 2004 Mondeo.

The car came with 2 x keys.

On the Ford PATS transpomder immobiliser system you need 2 x coded keys to code any more keys to the car, If you don't have 2 x coded keys & you need another key coded its then an expensive trip to Fords

So I advised my mother to get another standard key cut & I would code it for her so she can keep it in a safe place for the future ( IE: When my dad misplaces his key again )

She tried the local key cutting place that also repairs shoes & who's name sounds like Simpsons & asked how much for a standard key, After they told her the price she told them to get stuffed & walked out.

Have a guess how much they wanted & ill post the answer up saturday afternoon.

As a guide Ford will charge £19 + VAT to supply & cut the key & I will be getting the key from Fords tomorrow.

Pheonix · Unread post by **Pheonix** » 27 Jan 2006, 20:35

Was a tenner for my 106, so must be more than that if its got an immobiliser transponder in it...

Kowalski · Unread post by **Kowalski** » 29 Jan 2006, 17:57

Well, if they were really taking advantage I'd expect something like £300!

I've never had to buy transponder encoded keys before, so £100 or £200 wouldn't sound so expensive, except when you say for do them for £19...

PowerLee · Unread post by **PowerLee** » 29 Jan 2006, 20:49

I have a bit more information.

I went in to Timpsons & asked the question how much for a standard Ford transponder key.

There answer was "£18 for the normal ones or £65 if you have lost all the keys or dont have the master key"

I said " Its a 2004 Mondeo, Blue chip type of key "

They said " We cannot supply those keys because they are MAIN DEALER ONLY "

I said " How come the blue chip key systems been out since 2001? "

They then said " The equipment needed for those keys is too expensive "

With that I couldnt be bothered to carry on the pointless discussion & walked out

bxbodger · Unread post by **bxbodger** » 29 Jan 2006, 22:15

Ford PATS -known amongst twockers as a system where you don't actually need keys anyway........

Pheonix · Unread post by **Pheonix** » 30 Jan 2006, 21:10

I know its a bit rude to barge in on a thread, but I'm hoping an Admin will notice that the forums arn't working properly - They're erroring out so I personally can't post any new threads, only replies, and even then that gives an error message.

Help, someone fix it!!

PowerLee · Unread post by **PowerLee** » 31 Jan 2006, 21:59

bxbodger wrote:Ford PATS -known amongst twockers as a system where you don't actually need keys anyway........

Yeah I know, So many people trust the Ford PATS system & if only they knew how easy it was to beat

Just think of all those Fords, Volvos, Jags etc using the same immobiliser system

BonceChops · Unread post by **BonceChops** » 18 Feb 2006, 11:18

I know someone who can cut and program keys for most cars including the Ford blue chip ones. He is cheaper than the dealer and will usually come to you. He is in North West England. Ask if you need his phone number.

PowerLee · Unread post by **PowerLee** » 18 Feb 2006, 14:49

Hi

I managed to get one in the end from a friend through his Ford connections for £11.54

Much better then the £31 Ford wanted to sell me the same key for