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FORD Focus key/FOB

  • 23-09-2009 8:18am
    #1
    ryange
    Registered Users Posts: 84 ✭✭


    I am in the process of purchasing a 2004 Ford Focus LX.
    The car only comes with a single key that opens the doors and starts the car.
    The previous owner never had a FOB so does not know if there should be one available for this car.
    I have two requests for help from anyone that has this style Focus.
    Can I buy and get a second key programmed without going to a main dealer.
    There is no FOB for remote opening of the car. I presume a 2004 car should have this option available. Where and how do I go about getting a FOB and programming it. As always I owuld hate to have to pay the main ford for this privilage.
    Any help would be appreciated.


Comments

  • #2
    EPM
    Closed Accounts Posts: 13,822 ✭✭✭✭EPM


    I bought an 04 Focus about 3 and a half years ago. It only came with the non remote key too. It was a collection model so def had a remote when new. I'd presume the LX would too. The non remote key they had cut and programmed cost €85 from a main dealer at the time. I had remote locking installed by an auto electrician for about €100 myself then. AFAIK there is a way of programming the key yourself. Some keys have a blue bit at the top of the key, others have a red bit. If yours is red it's possible that some lock smitys can cut and programme it for you from the existing key. I was sent down this route first at the time by the dealer but as it had a blue bit at the top of the key they couldn't do it


  • #3
    gerandy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 55 ✭✭gerandy


    I have a 2001 and central locking with the key only when drivers door is opened. No remote FOB. I would have thought 2004 would have remote central locking.


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