Transponder Keys

[Guest LEGS]

Just bought my 2.0 Galaxy (96 vintage) and it only came with one key. Only when I tried to get another cut did I find out this has some sort of transponder inside - the local lock smith told me I would have to get it from Ford.

Rang local Ford dealer and nearly had a heart attack !! (K J Ford - LLandudno Junction, N. Wales)

They told me they could order a key and would have to get it cut locally - then they would need the car to 'program' the key - quoted in the region of

[galaxy-one]

I wonder if this will also work for a 2000 Galaxy?

[insider]

The new keys are different - not sure how easy it is to get them cut. However, you can programme them yourself:

[url="http://www.fordgalaxy.org.uk/ford/index.php?showtopic=13773"]http://www.fordgalaxy.org.uk/ford/index.php?showtopic=13773[/url]

[gregers]

ive just bought another horseshoe key blank and the guy in timpsons said he could cut it for 8 quid

[Bigjeeze]

I bought a nice new remote blank off e bay for

[Beyond Help?]

[quote name='Bigjeeze' post='112426' date='Aug 1 2007, 22:01:55']I bought a nice new remote blank off e bay for

[gregers]

B/HELP,
have you managed to get the key reprogrammed?details plz?

[Beyond Help?]

I contacted a local dealer with the Imobilizer Serial Number (obtained by using VAG-COM) and Log Book and ID and they got the 4 digit security number for my car. I then used VAG-COM to program the keys in.

It is a shame your so far away really, otherwise I would have been more than happy to help.

[gregers]

B/H,thanks for the kind offer if you were closer i wouldve taken you up on the offer.

[joczeze]

Dear Friends

How did you get the imobilizer serial number ? with Vag-com in the imobilizer module ?
I

[Beyond Help?]

You get VAG-COM to read the immobilizer details. Once you have those and the paperwork you find a helpful dealer who will get the 4 digit code for you, once you have the code you use VAG-COM to program the keys to the car. Some early cars have the 4 digit key code written on the paperwork that came with the car.

[tpurch]

[quote name='joczeze' post='124912' date='Feb 7 2008, 12:30:03']I

[MrEnigma]

[quote name='Beyond Help?' date='15 February 2008 - 03:23 PM' timestamp='1203085390' post='125377']
You get VAG-COM to read the immobilizer details. Once you have those and the paperwork you find a helpful dealer who will get the 4 digit code for you, once you have the code you use VAG-COM to program the keys to the car. Some early cars have the 4 digit key code written on the paperwork that came with the car.
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Will this work on a 2002 Galaxy?

I have a VAG-COM on the way, and only 1 key, my local frauds quoted me

[Goofygolfer]

think ford prices are high? a friend drives a renault grand scenic or something, the keycard was playing up cost