Focus spare Key

StoptheClocks

I have a Ford focus 2007. I only have one key for it.

I can get an electronic key cut by dublin locks in capal street (dublin) for €150 or a normal key for €85.

Can I get an electronic key copy done cheaper anywhere else ?

AutoKey.ie is asking €160.

thanks

cunnijo

Have you spoken with an authorised Ford dealer in relation to this, especially the dealer that sold the car originally in 2007? They would have a record of the coding to match the car if it has remote central locking.

StoptheClocks

I bought the car second hand. I'm the 3rd or 4th owner. It's originally from the UK also.

Thanks for the feedback

cunnijo

StoptheClocks wrote: »

I bought the car second hand. I'm the 3rd or 4th owner. It's originally from the UK also.

Thanks for the feedback

In that case. If the car originally came from the UK it might be worth a try contacting Ford Ireland and providing whatever details they require or as I mentioned earlier your nearest authorised Ford dealer.

StoptheClocks

cunnijo wrote: »

In that case. If the car originally came from the UK it might be worth a try contacting Ford Ireland and providing whatever details they require or as I mentioned earlier your nearest authorised Ford dealer.

I rang my local ford dealer

Electronic Key: €228
Ordinary Key: €115

Bpmull

I had a mk2 2007 ford focus and priced a load of places and autokey were the best so went with them and it was a really good service the key worked perfect. There was actually a bit of work in coding it the guy hooked up a computer and done it. Id be slow to go with an standard locksmith as they might not have to proper equipment to code the key. Not much good just cutting and handing you the key as it won't start it or anything until it's programmed.

StoptheClocks

Bpmull wrote: »

I had a mk2 2007 ford focus and priced a load of places and autokey were the best so went with them and it was a really good service the key worked perfect. There was actually a bit of work in coding it the guy hooked up a computer and done it. Id be slow to go with an standard locksmith as they might not have to proper equipment to code the key. Not much good just cutting and handing you the key as it won't start it or anything until it's programmed.

The guy in capal street codes the key while you're there. He needs the key and the car to code it. Slightly cheaper the autoKey and handier to get to from work.

guil

The cheapest way would be to get the normal key and buy a remote off eBay. With 2 coded keys you can code additional ones yourself. It will cost about 20 for the remote on eBay and then get a locksmith to cut the blank to match your key.

Dia1988

I got a 2008 Focus programmed key that started the engine for 50 euro at Timmins Locksmiths in ilac shopping centre beside Argos

They just needed my original key

guil

Dia1988 wrote: »

I got a 2008 Focus programmed key that started the engine for 50 euro at Timmins Locksmiths in ilac shopping centre beside Argos

They just needed my original key

Was the original key a remote? They can't code the key without the car so chances are they just copied the transponder, I was quoted €35 to do that on a mk1 focus.

Dia1988

guil wrote: »

Was the original key a remote? They can't code the key without the car so chances are they just copied the transponder, I was quoted €35 to do that on a mk1 focus.

Yes the original was a remote key with transponder.

I was able to start rhe engine with it and it was done while I waited, and my car was parked at home in Drumcondra.

Collibosher

guil wrote: »

Was the original key a remote? They can't code the key without the car so chances are they just copied the transponder....

Not knowing anything about how these keys work, and being in the the same situation with just one key for a VW, is "just copying the transponder" a bad thing ?

guil

Collibosher wrote: »

Not knowing anything about how these keys work, and being in the the same situation with just one key for a VW, is "just copying the transponder" a bad thing ?

I have no idea how they work other than they open the car sorry. What I do know about some fords is that with 2 different keys coded to the car, you can code additional keys or remove a lost key. If you only have 1 key another cant be coded by yourself. A key can't be coded unless the car is present.

StoptheClocks

Dia1988 wrote: »

I got a 2008 Focus programmed key that started the engine for 50 euro at Timmins Locksmiths in ilac shopping centre beside Argos

They just needed my original key

Thanks everyone for the replies.

I'm not sure if the Key i have is the original.

Codpeas

StoptheClocks wrote: »

I rang my local ford dealer

Electronic Key: €228
Ordinary Key: €115

FWIW - I sold a 2004 Focus a couple of years ago (also UK car) and from what I remember the standard key set that came with the car was 1 Electronic + 1 Ordinary.

When we bought it there was only the Electronic key but after 4wks of hassling the dealer he managed to track down the other key from the previous owner - had been put away in a safe place apparently. :rolleyes:

StoptheClocks

I got it done in Dublin Locks on capel street for €150 . He did it in about 15 minutes.


Ring them first before going as the guy is always out on the road. 0862228222

Thanks for the replies.

Dia1988

StoptheClocks wrote: »

I got it done in Dublin Locks on capel street for €150 . He did it in about 15 minutes.


Ring them first before going as the guy is always out on the road. 0862228222

Thanks for the replies.

Did you not try Timpsons in the iLac centre?

StoptheClocks

Dia1988 wrote: »

Did you not try Timpsons in the iLac centre?

Yes, they could cut the key for 50 euro. but I needed a remote key.