Hello Everyone..
New to the forum and I thought I would begin by saying thankyou to all that have made this a very welcoming place to visit..
I have recently inherited my Sons mrk6 05 plate 85 T280 not sure what Engine Code it is Vin WF0VXXBDFV5R51055. I am sure Some kind sole can tell me what it may be?
I am hoping to keep it for a long as I can and I don't mind getting my hands oily. I have a few questions regarding keys and Locks..
On getting the van home (payment for plastering his entire groung floor might I add) I met my first snag..opening the bonnet, it took a while and plenty of wd40 to loosen the locking mech. I had to take the grill off the front so I could get lube in and around.. I want to give it a sevice, oil change filters etc. Bit of a shock to find there is no oil in the engine! No filter in the air intake! and it appears the ignition key is pretty worn and half rotates in its fob/housing. I have another key which I have yet to work out what it's for but again its worn smooth.
The ignition key will open all doors except drivers door it will lock it but not open. I am worried that the igniton key is going to end up stuck or break with trying to open..especially the fuel cap (Stiff) and revisiting the bonnet release lock.
What is the best advice..my heart tells me new key direct from Ford. I think if I get a replacement I will probably have more success with opening dodgy locks. I have read on the forum about buying cheap and programming etc..I don't have that option..plenty of tools for undoing and fixing but not programming.
Thanks for reading and all advice tips suggestions links etc are most welcome.
Keep Safe
Tom