Galaxy Mkii Keys

[makaze]

Hello.

 

I was supplied 1 key with my 2005 Galaxy, it is a 2 button type which is working fully.

 

I want a spare key. If I get a blank key off ebay, with no electronics in it and get it cut, would this key arm the immobiliser and alarm as well as open close doors?

 

If I got a blank with the electronics as well, would the instructions in the FAQ work for recoding both keys.

 

Many Thanks.

[seatkid]

The spare key needs a PATS chip (for the immobiliser) which can only be reprogrammed by a dealer (£££) or a locksmith with special equipment. Some blanks (e.g. some on fleabay) may not come with PATS chips and you need to buy this separately.

 

There is a PATS chip in every key - dont confuse this with remote locking.

Edited May 16, 2011 by seatkid

[makaze]

OK. So with one key that's working, what is the best way to get myself another working key, other than going to the dealers?

 

I had thought I could buy a used Galaxy key off ebay, put a new HAA in and get that cut, then reprogram the chip by the method stated in the FAQ section, is this not the case?

 

Thanks.

[seatkid]

I had thought I could buy a used Galaxy key off ebay, put a new HAA in and get that cut, then reprogram the chip by the method stated in the FAQ section, is this not the case?

No. The reprogramming in the FAQ refers to the remote locking function only and this works by programming the car to accept a new remote fob.

 

For a key to be able to start the car it needs a PATS chip that is programmed to the ECU. This is the immobiliser. Programming of the PATS can only be done with special equipment. Dealers have this, but also some locksmiths do.

 

Do a search of the forums and you will find out more.

[sparky Paul]

You can programme a new PATS chipped key to the car yourself, see FAQ section - No.10, but the technique only works if you already have two unique keys. The only other option is a trip to the dealers to add the second key to PATS, or specialist locksmith who can make a clone of your first key.

 

Either option will work, however a cloned key cannot then be used as a second key to program a third in, the PATS system sees it as the same key as the original.

Edited May 16, 2011 by sparky Paul

[bj2004]

Thats right a cloned key cant be used to program a 3rd via the car but locksmiths can programme a unique key as well its the way i went then bought a fouth key just to be safe

[sparky Paul]

Thats right a cloned key cant be used to program a 3rd via the car but locksmiths can programme a unique key as well its the way i went then bought a fouth key just to be safe

 

That's right, but you can't add another unique key yourself unless you already have two or more working keys.

 

Unless the locksmith has the equipment to access PATS on the car (Ford WDS2000), it's a trip to the dealer if you only have one working key.