Red Key ?

[snowytop]

Hi, could anyone help please.

 

Do the 'T' 'V' or even newer reg 1.9 TDI galaxys require a special ignition key, we had an R reg and were told to look after the RED key as it cost a fortune to replace from ford, but I can't remember what it was for.

 

We're now looking for another galaxy only a bit newer, but a seller told me the other day that he hadn't got and didn't think they had a RED special key anymore. Whilst the colour obviously doesn't matter is there still a special key that we should ensure is present before buying the car and just what on earth does it do?

 

Many Thanks.

[big boy stevie]

dont think galaxys ever had a red key i had an r reg galaxy bought with 2 keys 1 remote key and one normal, and my 51 plate zetec only has 2 keys one remote one normal, im sure someone will confirm this.

[Mirez]

The red key was a PATS 1 thing (immobiliser) - it was basically a normal key by all definitions (started car, unlocked) etc but whenever it was used it enabled access for removing and adding additional keys. PATS2 (from about 97 on) replaced the red key by requiring two unique keys to be inserted to access the programming mode.

 

When the red key was ditched the "emergency" key made a debut, this was a plastic key (the whole thing, shaft and all) which was supplied with two additional keys with a new car, contry to most reports it did contain a transponder and so could be used to start the car and as a second, unique, key to enter programming mode, sadly however it needed to be coded at the dealer and many forgot which is why most emergency cars will only open the doors. It was phased out around 04 where fords all came with either two remote keys or one remote and one regular key depending on spec - this of course has the problem of as soon as you loose one key you are stuffed...

 

My advice for anyone with only two genuine keys is to obtain a third immediately and code it yourself - despite what a lot of websites claim you code the unique code of the transponder to the car - therefore you don't need a virgin transponder, any old galaxy key will do!

[MrEnigma]

I have the situation of only having 1 key (after the daughter lost the remote)

 

I have a replacement remote now (not cut) but I have to pay frauds

[gregers]

TIMPSONS will cut the key iirc about

[snowytop]

Cor Blimey who'd have guessed there could be so much expense and trouble from a key.

 

Thanks very much everyone for putting us wise to these issues, I'd never even heard of PATS.

 

Its very much appreciated. Thanks.

[MrEnigma]

TIMPSONS will cut the key iirc about

[gregers]

well my local 1 was very helpful,as said they cut my key for about 7 quid and explained about the chip etc.ford wanted