Sep 12

I am going to buy a transponder key for a ford mustang, but to program it myself I need 2 keys?

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Transponder Keys

Transponder Keys

I am going to buy a transponder key for a ford mustang, but to program it myself I need 2 keys? or I can bring it to the dealer they will charge 100 dollars to program it. can I just bring the key to a locksmith and have it cut, then bring the key to the dealer and tell them its the original and it just stopped working (act dumb) or will they know I would be lying?

l know!!

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  1. Teddy September 12th, 2009 10:18 am

    We program Ford Transponder keys here.Charlotte Locksmith can program a second key on the spot for $85 We have never had a problem with chip failure with our keys. If you have two keys then you can program the third one in yourself or come by and we can do that also for $50 for the key.

  2. rodneyj September 12th, 2009 3:47 pm

    they will know!!
    References :
    master ford tech 15 years

  3. Hillbilly Locksmith September 12th, 2009 4:37 pm

    Instead of the Rube Goldberg approach, why not drive the car to a locksmith, buy the key from said locksmith, have said locksmith cut the key, and then have said locksmith program the key. One stop, 15-20 minutes of your time, and all done. About $50-$60 dollars total.

    Ford dealers are not idiots. They can tell OEM keys from aftermarket and 10 times out of 10, they won’t program a key unless it is from their inventory. Neither will most locksmiths. Liability, you know.
    References :

  4. ? September 12th, 2009 5:21 pm

    If you have 2 keys that the vehicle recognizes it knows you are an authorized user and will allow you to program in up to 8 additional keys, however if you have only 1 key or no key then the security system has to cleared and reprogrammed with the use of special diagnostic tools ( a well equipped garage or locksmith will have these tools). The keys sold by locksmiths are not the same as the OEM keys and YES the dealer will know LOL (Caution: I have seen a high failure rate for non OEM keys with the transponder chip not programming in or failing suddenly after being programmed, if you buy non OEM keys have them programmed and TEST them before you pay for them!)
    References :
    Over 20 years at a Ford dealership

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