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(Message started by: mikeart on Nov 14^th, 2008, 9:14am)

Title: ignition key/s
Post by mikeart on Nov 14^th, 2008, 9:14am

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 !! :(

Title: Re: ignition key/s
Post by scorpio_man on Nov 14^th, 2008, 9:32am

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.

hth

Title: Re: ignition key/s
Post by Jonnycab on Nov 14^th, 2008, 3:47pm

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 :)

Title: Re: ignition key/s
Post by mikeart on Nov 14^th, 2008, 4:45pm

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. ;)

Title: Re: ignition key/s
Post by lesterlad on Nov 15^th, 2008, 1:48am

on 11/14/08 at 09:14:40, 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 !! :(

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

Title: Re: ignition key/s
Post by Simmo on Nov 15^th, 2008, 8:39am

The details of how to replace the ignition switch are HERE (http://www.fordscorpio.co.uk/ignitionlock.htm). The most important thing is to do it while the key will turn to Position 1 otherwise you have a major problem.