1999 Ford Galaxy key

Oct 04, 2006 6 Replies
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You can't if you only have 1 "good" key. The key has a transponder in it and if there is only 1 "good" key, the Ford scanner (NGS, WDS, etc) has to be used to introduce a new key. The whole routine takes about an hour, thus the labor cost. If you have 2 "good" keys, the process is very simple and can be done in about 1 minute. (it's in the owners manual). The reason for all of this is to make it difficult for car thieves to get the key code from the dealer, cut a new key, and drive off with your car. If it was easy for you, it would be easier for a car thief. The lesson here is to keep 3 "good" keys on hand.

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I'm being quoted £150 for a spare key from Ford, I'm told they are the only people who can program the key.



Is this really true? I only have 1 copied key.



Thanks


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I have the 2001 version Ford Galaxy and was charged =A3230 for two new keys. Including =A3120 +vat for labour! For tapping a few codes in. Absolutely shocking.

NEVER NEVER NEVER NEVER NEVER NEVER GO TO DEES OF WIMBLED> I'm being quoted =A3150 for a spare key from Ford, I'm told they are the = only

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Perhaps the lesson is, don't buy a ford!

Best quote so far from Hine Motors, Salisbury, £66, not too bad, but would still like to know how to program the key (it isn't a remote key) if it can be done

NEVER NEVER NEVER NEVER NEVER NEVER GO TO DEES OF WIMBLED> I'm being quoted £150 for a spare key from Ford, I'm told they are the > only

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When you have 2 good keys (we'll call them #1 and #2) and a third unprogrammed key (#3) you:

1.Insert key #1 into the ignition and turn it to the run position then back to OFF. 2.Insert key #2 into the ignition and turn it to the run position then back to OFF. 3.Insert Key #3 into the ignition and turn it to the run position. After about 5 seconds, turn it back to off. The 3rd key should now be programmed to the car. Start the car with either key #1 or #2 to verify that they work. Then start the car with key #3 to check it. I've seen cases where the newest key won't start the car until one of the original keys is used first. Don't know why.
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OK, so I'll get the £66 second key, so when I have 2, how do I program a

3rd?

Thanks

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