Recent content by domgray

Have you tried all 3 methods?

Try just swapping the button faces also

Midnight Blue, There is a microchip in the key blade part that works the immobiliser so just because you have reprogrammed the remote to activate doors and boot does not mean that the engine will start. What I suggest is look in the manual of your car and it tells you how to reprogramme the chip...

Thank you so much for the advice. I bought a replacement fob from e bay for £10 and reprogrammed the fob using method 2. I then just swapped the button faces. It worked first time. You have saved me £200. Many thanks again! :grin: :grin:

Thanks for your reply. If I get one off ebay and replace the key blade and reprogramme the central locking (as described at the beginning of this thread) won't I still have to reprogramme the chip from the ebay key - the chip wont be recognised by the car. Also i ve read on the forum and common...

The lock button on my 3 button key fob is broken. I went to my local ford dealer who said it would cost £85 for a replacement fob and £100 to reprogramme it. Obviously this is the biggest rip off going. I ve been looking on Ebay for a second hand fob but is it easy to reprogramme the chip to...

The lock button on my 3 button key fob is broken. I went to my local ford dealer who said it would cost £85 for a replacement fob and £100 to reprogramme it. Obviously this is the biggest rip off going. I ve been looking on Ebay for a second hand fob but is it easy to reprogramme the chip to...