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need a spare key

Postby kev m » Tue Jan 18, 2022 11:01 am

my connect 2005 1.8 tddi only came with one key that works, it isn't a fob type key just a normal ford key with a blue square on the corner of the plastic bit, can anyone tell me what i need to get a spare key made up for it please?
the van has central locking and works just off turning the key in the key hole (not with a fob) but i now need a spare making up just encase i loose the one and only key that works. what will i need to get? and where from? and cost?
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Re: need a spare key

Postby kev m » Tue Jan 18, 2022 4:32 pm

just done a bit more research!
i can get a ford type blank key with the blue tab type thing in the top corner off the key, the ad states that u don't need to have it programmed which i thought would be the case as it isn't a fob just a key, but the ad says you must take the transponder out of the original key and put it in the new blank + have the key cut as well. meaning that would give me a new key :D but i would still only have one working key to the van :roll: and i need a spare encase i loose one if you see what i mean?
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Re: need a spare key

Postby Altransit » Tue Jan 18, 2022 5:28 pm

You need to take your old working key to an auto locksmith, who can cut a new key, and clone the immobiliser chip from the old one to the new one. That way, you'll have two working keys.

The way you've described above is no use to you whatsoever.
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Re: need a spare key

Postby kev m » Tue Jan 18, 2022 5:43 pm

cheers buddy! this ant going to be cheap, no wonder he only give me the one key with the van :oops: i didn't even know that the blue thing was a transponder :oops: thought it was just a key and didn't give it much more thought just get another cut when i get around to it.
any ideas on cheapest place to get a key cut and match the transponder to the original key?
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Re: need a spare key

Postby Nordic Blue » Tue Jan 18, 2022 6:03 pm

Hi Kev,

I think the option you were talking about was getting a blank key cut with a holding slot in in, then dig the transponder out of your original key and put it in there.

I looked into this myself when I first got my 2005 mk6, but I got the impression you would have to destroy the key to get it out and would therefore either smash the transponder or slice my finger off, so I didn't bother.

It might be worth listing what area you are based as there are a few helpful member on here who may still have the equipment to do it at a reasonable rate.
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Re: need a spare key

Postby kev m » Tue Jan 18, 2022 8:42 pm

Cheers buddy!
i am in st Helens Merseyside if anyone can help?
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Re: need a spare key

Postby metalworker0 » Tue Jan 18, 2022 10:43 pm

i priced around - i wanted the fob and a key .
i could not find anyone for under --- i think the lowest quote was about £250 at the time ...around about march last year .

i was put onto a market stall trader in Kinmel bay, north wales "Tir prince raceway" market, got them for something like £80 ..i did have to turn up there with the van.

They open again in the following dates BELOW ..if you can wait until then, which isn't that far off - one month. maybe you can make a day out of it, sorry don't have the guys number or contact details, but the market contact number is 01745 345123 - maybe they'll give you his number - the stall "a trailer" is right near the administrative buildings, a stack of containers, tarted up with staircases .

if this picture works you can see his trailer on the left, as you can make out he is not there that day the gogle earth puc was taken, ..phone before hand.

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Re: need a spare key

Postby kev m » Wed Jan 19, 2022 9:01 am

thanks very much everyone for taking the time to help !
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Re: need a spare key

Postby kev m » Thu Jan 20, 2022 10:30 am

thanks for the help!
i managed to find a mobile auto locksmith not to far away from me he came out to me and cut 2x new keys with the transponders £85 which i thought was pretty good
he covers Liverpool, st Helens, Wigan and Warrington
so i thought i would put his contact details up for other members!

www.coded car keys.com
(07951045929)
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