Mk-2 Galaxy Remote Fob

[Guest pmruk]

I have a mk2 Galaxy with only one non remote key and want to buy a remote one and went to my local ford dealer for them to tell me it would cost

[big_kev]

Check the frequency on the key with the seller.

 

If its the same it will almost certainly work.

 

Assuming obviously it is not a faulty one ( lots of them out there ).

 

 

 

 

 

Remember you will either need to use the PATS chip out of one of your spare keys ( non-remote) with the new remote key as this will be needed to actually start the car.

 

If you dont have any spare keys then things get a lot more complicated. ( and expensive ).

[Guest pmruk]

Check the frequency on the key with the seller.

 

If its the same it will almost certainly work.

 

Assuming obviously it is not a faulty one ( lots of them out there ).

 

 

 

Remember you will either need to use the PATS chip out of one of your spare keys ( non-remote) with the new remote key as this will be needed to actually start the car.

 

If you dont have any spare keys then things get a lot more complicated. ( and expensive ).

 

thanks for the reply, the thing is I have just bought the car and I only got the one key and is non remote so don't know what frequency mine is on does anyone know how i can find this out ?.

[gregers]

think it might be on the central locking/alarm unit,its either under the passenger seat or up under the dash somewhere.

 

i too have the same problem,but i did have a remote key.

so i bought 1 of ebay,and a new blank and went to timpsons to get it cut iirc about 8 quid,fords wanted

Edited November 12, 2009 by gregers

[Saif Rehman]

thanks for the reply, the thing is I have just bought the car and I only got the one key and is non remote so don't know what frequency mine is on does anyone know how i can find this out ?.

 

IIRC, MK2 Galaxy keys are operated using the frequency - SEIMENS 433.92MHz 5WK4 790/97/98 These numbers are very, very important because even though the Sharan and Alhambra keys are identical, the frequency they operate are different. In other words, totally useless for the Galaxy.

If buying from the internet, then confirm with the seller what the frequency is.

Once you have the correct key fob, the blade must be of the 'HAA' variety (embossed on the blade).

 

However, since you only have the non key-fob key, you will need these reprogrammed either by the dealer (very expensive, as you already know) or a locksmith which specializes in vehicle key-fob programming.

 

P.S gregers, how did you manage to read the small print on the key - i had to get my mrs and the two of us standing on chair to get close to the light on the ceiling!

Edited November 12, 2009 by Saif Rehman

[gregers]

saif :P B) B)

[Saif Rehman]

saif :P B) B)

 

You beat me to it with the answer - bugger!