Welcome to the Australian Ford Forums forum.

You are currently viewing our boards as a guest which gives you limited access to view most discussions and inserts advertising. By joining our free community you will have access to post topics, communicate privately with other members, respond to polls, upload content and access many other special features without post based advertising banners. Registration is simple and absolutely free so please, join our community today!

If you have any problems with the registration process or your account login, please contact us.

Please Note: All new registrations go through a manual approval queue to keep spammers out. This is checked twice each day so there will be a delay before your registration is activated.

Go Back   Australian Ford Forums > General Topics > The Pub

The Pub For General Automotive Related Talk

Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 30-06-2020, 10:22 PM   #1
Citroënbender
DIY Tragic
 
Citroënbender's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2018
Location: Sydney, more than not. I hate it.
Posts: 22,901
Chairman's Award: Chairman's Award - Issue reason: Your outstanding contributions to this community have not gone unnoticed. IN my view you are a worthy recipient of the (rarely used) Chairman's Award. 
Default Mechanical Key Cutting Code - Dealers

I’ve read various (and varying) comments on the willingness/ability of a Ford dealer to supply an owner with the mechanical cutting code for their car keys.

Is there an official position on this, or do some simply offer it as a goodwill gesture? If it’s still done, are there any recommendations for Sydney dealers? Would like to get extra HUF keys cut for the Territory, happy to have the blanks machined and the sole original chip cloned.
Citroënbender is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 30-06-2020, 10:47 PM   #2
russellw
Chairman & Administrator
Donating Member3
 
russellw's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: 1975
Posts: 107,522
Community Builder: In recognition of those who have helped build the AFF community. - Issue reason: Raptor: For Continued, and prolonged service to the wider Ford Community 
Default Re: Mechanical Key Cutting Code - Dealers

If you have an existing relationship with a dealer then you'll likely get it without any drama but otherwise I believe the official position is somewhat less cooperative.

I've had a locksmith do a spare set for one of mine at what I thought was a reasonable cost.
__________________

__________________________________________________

Observatio Facta Rotae


russellw is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 01-07-2020, 02:50 AM   #3
aussiblue
FG XR6 Ute & Sedan
Donating Member3
 
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Bibra Lake WA
Posts: 23,612
Technical Contributor: For members who share their technical expertise. - Issue reason: Has been floating around the oze tech section for a long time and is always there to give advice when people have an issue. 
Default Re: Mechanical Key Cutting Code - Dealers

I understand Mr Minit outlets can do it. Worth calling and asking at least. https://misterminit.co/service_offer...-keys-remotes/
__________________
regards Blue
aussiblue is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 01-07-2020, 07:54 AM   #4
Citroënbender
DIY Tragic
 
Citroënbender's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2018
Location: Sydney, more than not. I hate it.
Posts: 22,901
Chairman's Award: Chairman's Award - Issue reason: Your outstanding contributions to this community have not gone unnoticed. IN my view you are a worthy recipient of the (rarely used) Chairman's Award. 
Default Re: Mechanical Key Cutting Code - Dealers

Cheers, sounds like (as often) I’ve grabbed the wrong end of the stick.

I’ve got a Plan B, have a contact OS who cuts them from a good photo and they fit perfectly every time. Fairly sure the blade follows same format as Mondeo and some Jaguar.

The Minits I’ve encountered aren’t really what I’d consider specialists, more trained-up all-rounders. Results are to an “acceptable” level, not master or artisan quality.
Citroënbender is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 01-07-2020, 11:34 AM   #5
aussiblue
FG XR6 Ute & Sedan
Donating Member3
 
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Bibra Lake WA
Posts: 23,612
Technical Contributor: For members who share their technical expertise. - Issue reason: Has been floating around the oze tech section for a long time and is always there to give advice when people have an issue. 
Default Re: Mechanical Key Cutting Code - Dealers

Quote:
The Minits I’ve encountered aren’t really what I’d consider specialists, more trained-up all-rounders. Results are to an “acceptable” level, not master or artisan quality.
Don't confuse Mr Minit with other kiosk key places; they also have mobile automotive experts in this field they can call on (well certainly in WA they do and NSW/Sydney does seem to have more of both franchise outlets and mobile services). Perhaps call their support office and see what franchisee it recommends:
Mister Minit Support Office Unit 2, Riverwood Business Park 92-100 Belmore Road North Riverwood New South Wales 2210 Phone: (02) 9521 9100
__________________
regards Blue

Last edited by aussiblue; 01-07-2020 at 11:41 AM.
aussiblue is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 30-07-2020, 09:21 PM   #6
aussiblue
FG XR6 Ute & Sedan
Donating Member3
 
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Bibra Lake WA
Posts: 23,612
Technical Contributor: For members who share their technical expertise. - Issue reason: Has been floating around the oze tech section for a long time and is always there to give advice when people have an issue. 
Default Re: Mechanical Key Cutting Code - Dealers

I just bought two spare keys and for each of my FG MK2's (an XR6 Ute and an XR6 sedan) today from Mr Minit in Cockburn Gateway Shopping Center in Success WA and can thus confirm that they have magic box that allows them to clone one key and fob to a new one at $250.00 each including cutting the key. Compares well with the ebay price from Jefferson Ford at https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Genuine-...wAAOSw1fJetayY and that would still mean paying someone to get the key cut. They don't need to see your car and only one working key and fob is required.
__________________
regards Blue
aussiblue is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 31-07-2020, 02:55 AM   #7
happy1
FF.Com.Au Hardcore
 
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Perth
Posts: 1,315
Default Re: Mechanical Key Cutting Code - Dealers

As Russell described above, depending how well you know the dealer, and if you buy an original blank from them may help also.

About 5 years ago I had bought an auction car with no keys, and went as total stranger to one of the Ford dealers in Perth to ask for the key cutting code. I had proof of ownership with me. I was asked to pay a fee of $25 and was then given the cutting code. I took my ebay blank to one of the nearby automotive locksmiths in Perth which cut the key for approx $60 for each key, and it was success. After that the newly cut keys needed programming. It was done by another dealer for a fee. Dealer need minimum 2 keys to do the Ford programming. (Can't be dodgy locksmith clones), but it can be Ebay keys with appropriate chip in them.

You save a bit by doing all the run-around yourself, but it takes your time also, so depends what you have least of.. time... or money..

Cheers,
happy1 is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 31-07-2020, 04:44 AM   #8
aussiblue
FG XR6 Ute & Sedan
Donating Member3
 
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Bibra Lake WA
Posts: 23,612
Technical Contributor: For members who share their technical expertise. - Issue reason: Has been floating around the oze tech section for a long time and is always there to give advice when people have an issue. 
Default Re: Mechanical Key Cutting Code - Dealers

But having the two original keys for each car it doesn't matter if the start off as clones as I can program them myself per:


where position "l" is "accessories" and position "ll" is "ignition"
__________________
regards Blue

Last edited by aussiblue; 31-07-2020 at 04:52 AM.
aussiblue is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Reply


Forum Jump


All times are GMT +11. The time now is 06:00 AM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.5
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
Other than what is legally copyrighted by the respective owners, this site is copyright www.fordforums.com.au
Positive SSL