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mikeart
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ignition key/s
« on: Nov 14th, 2008, 9:14am » |
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Hi folks, ok i have just found out that with only one key "red" to my Scorp i am going to be stuffed, i need a new one as it is rather worn, and i now have problems getting it started, is there a way round this with out paying more for the key than the car is worth !! 
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scorpio_man
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Re: ignition key/s
« Reply #1 on: Nov 14th, 2008, 9:32am » |
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hi there
get a key cut at a local locksmiths and then code it to the car..... http://www.fordscorpio.co.uk/images/handbook040.gif
if the system is full (x? amount of keys), then you need to get it all reprogrammed by ford, although some locksmiths can do this as well.
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Jonnycab
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Re: ignition key/s
« Reply #2 on: Nov 14th, 2008, 3:47pm » |
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Not sure if you mean you have the red master key or just a black key with a red bit on top 
If you have the red master key then as Scorpioman says, a locksmith can cut you one & you can programme it yourself. Ford can also cut a new chipped key which will already be programmed for £20.
If you only have a black key with the red mark on top then it's a little more difficult. Ford can do a new chipped one but it may take a while as they will have to go through their computer records etc & it may cost a bit.
Another alternative is to get a new plain key cut (£10 from FMD) & either pull the metal bit out of the key & fix it into the chipped key with strong glue, or just tape the old chipped key to the new key so it's close to the ignition & the car will still recognise the code 
Hope this helps
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mikeart
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Re: ignition key/s
« Reply #3 on: Nov 14th, 2008, 4:45pm » |
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Thanks guys, what would we all do with out you i will look at my options and see how we do, once again many thanks cheers Mike. 
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lesterlad aka Rodders
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Re: ignition key/s
« Reply #4 on: Nov 15th, 2008, 1:48am » |
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on Nov 14th, 2008, 9:14am, mikeart wrote:| Hi folks, ok i have just found out that with only one key "red" to my Scorp i am going to be stuffed, i need a new one as it is rather worn, and i now have problems getting it started, is there a way round this with out paying more for the key than the car is worth !! |
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Does the key open the doors ok ?
If so it may be the ign barrel thats worn.
I had the same problem, key was very difficult to turn in the barrel, took the key to my local fmd and had a new barrel made up, cost was approx £45
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Re: ignition key/s
« Reply #5 on: Nov 15th, 2008, 8:39am » |
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The details of how to replace the ignition switch are HERE. The most important thing is to do it while the key will turn to Position 1 otherwise you have a major problem.
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