surrey_man Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 Hi all does anyone know where i can get a red master key?? I have the black key with red dot but thats worn down and ive changed all the locks so its not good but i did not change the ecu I have been given a key code from timpsons to give if i want a new key cut so do i still need a red master key and what the hell does it do? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1pukkadeal Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 You need to a visit a fine ford dealer matey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluliz Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 The red key is linked to the ECU. The red key is used to program more keys so that they will start the car. You should have 1 red key and 2 black keys.... Your better off getting another ECU, key and lock set inc ignition. it will be cheaper than getting another red key. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surrey_man Posted May 15, 2008 Author Share Posted May 15, 2008 (edited) The red key is linked to the ECU. The red key is used to program more keys so that they will start the car. You should have 1 red key and 2 black keys.... Your better off getting another ECU, key and lock set inc ignition. it will be cheaper than getting another red key. Thats what i was thinking but this time ill get one with red key but car starts ok and thats with all locks inc ignition changed (i just unplued the battery when changing the ing barrel) Edited May 15, 2008 by surrey_man Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig855S Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 pukka what does a red key cost,i hear u need to plug the car in to the diag machine (at a cost of 90 quid) and then pay for the actual job of getting the code from the ecu and making the key/chip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1pukkadeal Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 pukka what does a red key cost,i hear u need to plug the car in to the diag machine (at a cost of 90 quid) and then pay for the actual job of getting the code from the ecu and making the key/chip the last one we did cost around the £90 mark as you said .will find out for definate at work tomorrow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surrey_man Posted May 15, 2008 Author Share Posted May 15, 2008 arh that sounds good price and your only 1hrs drive from me (Jct 8 M25) but do i realy need a redkey? car runs ok Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bongo Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 when i had my old escort i had 1 black key which was wearing down,so iwent to the local cobbler's who's also a locksmith,he quoted me... £12 if i had the red key £57 if i didn't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meekstaaa Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 Try to find an autolocksmiths that does ecu reprogramming. Cheaper than ford. try looking in one of these and phone as many as possible:http://www.eastleigh.gov.uk/images/yellow%20pages.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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