Smart Key Access Remote Replacement

[Jake0811]

Hey all. I want to replace my worn out 10+ year old smart key access remote fob with a geniuine ford OEM one. The unlock button contact point is worn down so it no longer works. I can unlock my car by touching my door handle no problem and it'll unlock. I've found a few on ebay for around $52USD on ebay. My next question well two... how would i go about programming the new remote to my car? Will the emergency key that pops out to manually open the front driver's door work with the new remote or would i have to use the original key? Would it need to be cut to match the lock cylinders? Thank you! 2015 SHO.

 

[SHO-moco]

All I can say on this is when I got my car the 1 and only key I had with it was setup as a "mykey" with limitations. So for me to get things corrected I had to buy a second key fob from the dealer ($200) and then pay them to program the new key as an "administrative" key ($200). This then allowed me to turn the 1 key I had back into an "administrative" key. Was a hassle, expensive, and a bit ridiculous.. That said, I did not cut a new door key I switched the old key into the new Fob.

 

[Jake0811]

All I can say on this is when I got my car the 1 and only key I had with it was setup as a "mykey" with limitations. So for me to get things corrected I had to buy a second key fob from the dealer ($200) and then pay them to program the new key as an "administrative" key ($200). This then allowed me to turn the 1 key I had back into an "administrative" key. Was a hassle, expensive, and a bit ridiculous.. That said, I did not cut a new door key I switched the old key into the new Fob.

I read somewhere that you can program a key fob yourself without having to go to the dealer and be ***** of $$$ for programming. I hate stealerships.

 

[SHO-moco]

I read somewhere that you can program a key fob yourself without having to go to the dealer and be ***** of $$$ for programming. I hate stealerships.

I have heard that also, but I believe you need to have 2 administrative keys that are already programmed to the vehicle in order to add your own. But dont hold me to that

 

[Jake0811]

I have heard that also, but I believe you need to have 2 administrative keys that are already programmed to the vehicle in order to add your own. But dont hold me to that

Interesting, i might just have to go to the dealer or call a locksmith to do it.

 

[Texas Marauder]

I believe you can use FORScan to add a key. I don't know if you need one or two keys to add a key. $20 annual license for FORScan and a $35 vLinker FS cable. Well worth it for all the other things FORScan can do. It's possible that FORScan isn't selling license cuurently.

 

[JamesRich]

I have a key question, My car came with two remotes but both of them have blank key in them. Anyone know if the dealer or a smith can cut them with info from the vin or the lock code on the inside fues box?
James

 

[Texas Marauder]

Dealer should be able to do it from the VIN.

 

[Jake0811]

I believe you can use FORScan to add a key. I don't know if you need one or two keys to add a key. $20 annual license for FORScan and a $35 vLinker FS cable. Well worth it for all the other things FORScan can do. It's possible that FORScan isn't selling license cuurently.

I could try that but atm dont have a laptop computer. Plus the cost to be able to use it wouldnt benefit me. I mean it would, but i think there's a way to program a new key fob to the car without that or heading to a dealer which would cost me way too much. It's a 10yr old car with close to 130k lol.

 

[SHO-moco]

I have a key question, My car came with two remotes but both of them have blank key in them. Anyone know if the dealer or a smith can cut them with info from the vin or the lock code on the inside fues box?
James

The lock code on this inside kick panel fuse box is for the keyless entry module (numbered buttons on the door pillar). the blank key in the fobs are for the drivers door in the event that the fob stops working. As far as I know there is no way to know the door lock cylinder tumbler arrangement from a vin code in order to cut a key. Lock cylinders can be changed on a car the vin cannot so that would not be foolproof method that manufacturers would use, at least not in my experence.

 

[Texas Marauder]

Go to this link and enter your VIN. It will tell you if Ford has the key code that will allow a dealer to cut your key.

https://www.motorcraftservice.com/Keycode/KeycodeLookup

 

[SHO-moco]

Go to this link and enter your VIN. It will tell you if Ford has the key code that will allow a dealer to cut your key.

https://www.motorcraftservice.com/Keycode/KeycodeLookup

Are we talking about the blank keys that are inside the fob? The one that you remove and use like a door key in the drivers door? I'm pretty sure that's what the op is asking about. That link you provided is for retrieving the door pillar button codes no?

 

[SHOrod]

Are we talking about the blank keys that are inside the fob? The one that you remove and use like a door key in the drivers door? I'm pretty sure that's what the op is asking about. That link you provided is for retrieving the door pillar button codes no?

According to the first paragraph on the site provided, "This product will allow registered automotive security professionals to request the Key Code for the mechanical cut on a Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicle built in the United States for model years 1997-present based up Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)."'

It states this lookup is for the mechanical cut, so that should be what it sounds like the OP is requesting with respect to the emergency key. Although he should be able to use the original emergency key with the replacement fob.

-Rod

 

[SHO-moco]

According to the first paragraph on the site provided, "This product will allow registered automotive security professionals to request the Key Code for the mechanical cut on a Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicle built in the United States for model years 1997-present based up Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)."'

It states this lookup is for the mechanical cut, so that should be what it sounds like the OP is requesting with respect to the emergency key. Although he should be able to use the original emergency key with the replacement fob.

-Rod

Huh, that's interesting, and not saying you guys are not correct. I'm just not sure how the dealer or locksmith handles a situation where they cut a door key from a vin number to later find out from their customer that the key doesnt work in their door and they want a refund. Of course this likely would not be an issue on a new or newer car.. but a 10-20 year old car? Who's to say the lock cylinder in the door is original? Heck who's to say the door itself is even original at that point. Seems like a risky claim to be charging for that service on a hope that everything is still the same as it was when it left the assembly plant.

 

[Majestic]

Huh, that's interesting, and not saying you guys are not correct. I'm just not sure how the dealer or locksmith handles a situation where they cut a door key from a vin number to later find out from their customer that the key doesnt work in their door and they want a refund. Of course this likely would not be an issue on a new or newer car.. but a 10-20 year old car? Who's to say the lock cylinder in the door is original? Heck who's to say the door itself is even original at that point. Seems like a risky claim to be charging for that service on a hope that everything is still the same as it was when it left the assembly plant.

That's the risk you take.

 

[SHOrod]

Huh, that's interesting, and not saying you guys are not correct. I'm just not sure how the dealer or locksmith handles a situation where they cut a door key from a vin number to later find out from their customer that the key doesnt work in their door and they want a refund. Of course this likely would not be an issue on a new or newer car.. but a 10-20 year old car? Who's to say the lock cylinder in the door is original? Heck who's to say the door itself is even original at that point. Seems like a risky claim to be charging for that service on a hope that everything is still the same as it was when it left the assembly plant.

Realistically the same could apply to the Generic Electronic Module and the keyless entry keypad code. Over the years it could be replaced and no longer match the original code.

 

[JamesRich]

Go to this link and enter your VIN. It will tell you if Ford has the key code that will allow a dealer to cut your key.

https://www.motorcraftservice.com/Keycode/KeycodeLookup

Thanks for the link! It says my code is available so A lock smith or a dealer with the NASTF registry should be able to get the code and cut it. I would think on a car that's never been wrecked according to the car fax should still have the original lock cylinder since its an emergency use only. **** it may have never been used if the previous owners changed their batteries often. I'll have to look someone up!
James

 

[Jake0811]

So I've called a locksmith person i know. He said it'd be $100 bucks to program my new smart key access remote to my car. I can get the detachable "key" cut at a local Ace hardware store for next to nothing. Then I'll have a brand new one that works and keep the original one as a backup. You can never be too safe incase you lock yourself out or lose it.