wardmw Posted February 17, 2007 Report Posted February 17, 2007 Hi all, My Ford Galaxy automatic 2.3 Ghia, 51 registration, suddenly doesn't want to start. It was fine this afternoon but on the way home I noticed that the light on the key itself was still lit five minutes after starting the engine :lol:. I went home and pulled the battery out of the key and re-inserted it, which fixed the key's LED problem, but now it won't start the engine. The remote control button works fine at locking and unlocking, as does the key itself, but when I put the key in the ignition and turn it the engine doesn't start and the LED on the driver-side door flashes like mad. I have tried wiggling the gearstick between P and N to see if it's the switch but to no avail. I only have the one key as I haven't saved up the Quote
scrote Posted February 17, 2007 Report Posted February 17, 2007 You could try re-programing the key Look at FAQ - theres a post there telling you how its done Quote
NikpV Posted February 17, 2007 Report Posted February 17, 2007 when you pulled the key apart did you notice a small black chip - PATS passive anti theft system - probably dropped out - suggestion -look for the chip and put it back in Quote
NikpV Posted February 17, 2007 Report Posted February 17, 2007 you are extremely vulnerable to dealer robbery atm you really need 3 working keys, lose one and dealer charges Quote
scrote Posted February 17, 2007 Report Posted February 17, 2007 I only have one proper key and one flimsey plastic thingie - whats the cheapest way to obtain a proper spare ? Quote
NikpV Posted February 17, 2007 Report Posted February 17, 2007 In your position we went to Fords - Cost Quote
wardmw Posted February 18, 2007 Author Report Posted February 18, 2007 Thanks all for your assistance. Unfortunately since I don't have another key or two I cannot simply reprogram the broken one. I checked the key I have and it does have the black plastic PATS thing in it still, so that's not the issue either. NikpV, are you saying that I can get a replacement key, presumably without the remote control locking stuff, coded for my Gal for Quote
NikpV Posted February 24, 2007 Report Posted February 24, 2007 Thanks all for your assistance. Unfortunately since I don't have another key or two I cannot simply reprogram the broken one. I checked the key I have and it does have the black plastic PATS thing in it still, so that's not the issue either. NikpV, are you saying that I can get a replacement key, presumably without the remote control locking stuff, coded for my Gal for Quote
Guest MATT jr Posted February 24, 2007 Report Posted February 24, 2007 ...assuming the key is at fault (sounds like it but you never know ;) ) MJR Quote
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