Keys Lost

[sailsmen]

I asked a locksmith to cut and program 2 blank keys for my 05 Explorer.
He would not do it.
He told me that my keys would not work with his programmer...
He must think that everyone who walks into his store
is blessed with more space between their ears than he has...

The Explorer only came with one ignition key.
The Locksmith wants $80 for his key and $50 to program the two of them.
If I am going to spend that much money,
I'll learn to be a locksmith myself, buy the equipment I need
and DONATE my services to anyone who needs car keys FOR FREE !!!

Let us know when you do that.

[EMAS]

I asked a locksmith to cut and program 2 blank keys for my 05 Explorer.
He would not do it.
He told me that my keys would not work with his programmer...
He must think that everyone who walks into his store
is blessed with more space between their ears than he has...

The Explorer only came with one ignition key.
The Locksmith wants $80 for his key and $50 to program the two of them.
If I am going to spend that much money,
I'll learn to be a locksmith myself, buy the equipment I need
and DONATE my services to anyone who needs car keys FOR FREE !!!

Chances are that he does not have a scanner to program your car, he has a key cloner that programs programmable keys, not program cars to accept a key. So if that is the case then he is being 100% truthful. If that is true then he is on the high side since my local hardware stores will clone a key for $50-$60 for most vehicles.

Autoenginuity scanner with the enhanced Ford update will program the PATS system. I used one my buddy had to add additional keys to our 2000 Taurus when we purchased it with one key. I'm sure there are other aftermarket scanners that will program the car too. Just have to get the key cut at the hardware store and then find an independent shop with the right scanner.

[Spectragod]

A scanner won't program a key, but if you have your own IDS...... You can.

[camelgrundle]

Hey bob did you get those control arms I shipped to you?

[Bob Mathis]

Yes I did. Got them today.

[camelgrundle]

Fantastic. I was a little nervous because they could not confirm the address. I will pm the man lol.

[Bob Mathis]

I let him know.

[camelgrundle]

I guess you have some work to do lol.

[Logizyme]

Impressive rapid off-topic thread revival.

[camelgrundle]

He started the thread so...... I think he is ok with it.

[camelgrundle]

Jbeezy empty your pm's lol.

[larryo340]

I asked a locksmith to cut and program 2 blank keys for my 05 Explorer.
He would not do it.
He told me that my keys would not work with his programmer...
He must think that everyone who walks into his store
is blessed with more space between their ears than he has...

The Explorer only came with one ignition key.
The Locksmith wants $80 for his key and $50 to program the two of them.
If I am going to spend that much money,
I'll learn to be a locksmith myself, buy the equipment I need
and DONATE my services to anyone who needs car keys FOR FREE !!!

Where in NY are you..I may be able to help

[Bradley G]

If you bought the car new, most dealers keep key codes on file

[EMAS]

A scanner won't program a key, but if you have your own IDS...... You can.

Yes a good scanner will program the car to accept new keys. I've used the Autoenginuity unit to do a couple of cars, it has most of the functionality of the IDS with the enhanced Ford option.

If you bought the car new, most dealers keep key codes on file

Any dealer can look up the key code from the VIN and cut a key to fit that but that isn't the problem it is the programming of the car to accept the key that is the problem.