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22-08-2014, 11:11 PM
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Hi All,
I lost my spare remote key fob. Ford can replace it with cutting and reprogramming for $450!! I can buy from ebay UK second hand unit with blank key for $50. Is it possible to reprogram new remote fob into my car. Ford part number showing is 3M5T-15K601-AB. If my remote have the same number, can I use a programming method explained on the forum to reprogram remote? Has any any done it before and can share some knowledge, please. I don't want to buy the remote fob and then find out that it can't be used. Any advise will be appreciated. Regards Greg |
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23-08-2014, 08:21 AM
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Yes you can reprogram as long as you still have one active remote.
Cheers Russ
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23-08-2014, 09:41 AM
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I recently replaced a flip key for an FG - still had the key so really only needed the transponder coded (I just swapped key and electronics for remote over). All up cost was $35 for the key which includes the remote fob, and then $70 for Ford to code it. For just a fob, that should be around the same price if you need Ford to do anything for you.
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23-08-2014, 07:24 PM
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Thanks for your replays.
Ford is asking $154 for reprograming. I will get the fob from ebay and try to do it myself. I still need to cut the key first. Do I need to check the part number in my existing fob to match the UK models? Regards Greg |
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23-08-2014, 09:29 PM
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I have open my remote fob, however there was no part number.
The UK ebay parts are showing following numbers: 3M5T-15K601-AC 3M5T-15K601-AB 3M5T-15K601-DB I don't know which one to buy. Only last two letters are different. Any thoughts. Regards Greg |
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01-10-2014, 06:07 PM
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I finally bought a genuine transponder and the blank key from ebay (the same part numbers as in my other key. I cut the key and reprogramed it using a method from TalkFord forum with the second active transponder. It worked fine, however I can only open and closed the doors remotely.
I can't start the engine, display showing "Immobiliser active" message when I turn the key in the ignition. Do I need to go to Ford and pay $154 for coding it to the car ECU, or is there another method to deactivate the immobiliser function on the new key fob? Any advise appreciated. Regards Greg |
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01-10-2014, 06:32 PM
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sadly yes to reprogram the key you have to give the ford man all of your hard earned money and your house and any thing else you own
And they might program your key if you say please  o and do not for get to kiss there butt as well
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01-10-2014, 07:02 PM
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Thanks cram it frog for your replay. I though that it would be my only option.
Cheers Greg |
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