mk2xr2 Posted April 20, 2012 Share Posted April 20, 2012 Hi, Hopefully someone can help me out with info concerning getting a new key for a 1999 MK6 escort Finesse. I currently only have two original keys. The red master key (unused) and the torch key that is badly worn. I am having trouble operating the locks with the worn key, but don’t want to be taking the master key out with me. Dont want the risk of losing it. I popped into my local Ford dealer and was told the key will need programming once cut. Cost of the new key was just over £100 and that was with Ford employee discount! Now I don’t want to be paying that just for a key. My key has a red insert on the top which I guess is where the chip is located. Can I still use a key that has not been programmed. Will it unlock doors and start the car? If not would keeping the old worn out key on the key ring with the new unprogrammed one work as the sensor will pick up the chip in the old key. I can get a new tibbie key off EBay for under a £5 and get it cut cheap enough. Advise or tips much appreciated? Rob. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeeWee Posted April 20, 2012 Share Posted April 20, 2012 If you have the red key thats used to program your new cut keys.You do this youself via a combination of turns in your ignition.I don't know the exact process but it is already documented here if you search. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeeWee Posted April 20, 2012 Share Posted April 20, 2012 We've moved this topic into the correct section. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluliz Posted April 23, 2012 Share Posted April 23, 2012 The owners manual has full instructions for programming an additional key. As far as i can remember you need to have 2 keys before you can program a new one, so you'll be ok there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hezz Posted April 23, 2012 Share Posted April 23, 2012 i think the guy you spoke to who was going to charge you £100 is mistaken... you only need the red key and your new key to match it to the ecu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mk2xr2 Posted April 23, 2012 Author Share Posted April 23, 2012 Hi all and thanks for your replies. I have done a search on here and found the method of matching a new key to the ECU with the use of a red master key. Looks very simple and will give it a go once my new key arrives and I have it cut. No the fella was defiantly trying to get me to book the car in for 1 hours labour charge to program the new key. That’s why I don’t trust main dealers and do all my servicing and repairs myself. Rob. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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