New key without red master?

[MSC1]

Hi All,

I have only one key with my 2001 Puma and wanted a spare so I bought the correct type fob/blank blade off ebay and had it cut. It will not programme to the car though and I had a mechanic mate also try the coding methods lots of times with no success. Reading the manual it states you need the red key to make copies which I dont have, what are my options? Will I have to go to Ford and what would they be able to do anyway with no red key?

Any advice help appreciated

Thanks

Mike

 

[YOG]

You need 2 keys already programmed to start the car, before you can programme a 3rd key.
http://www.projectpuma.com/viewtopic.php?f=51&t=39&hilit=key+programming" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

 

[Frank]

I have only one key with my 2001 Puma...

...what are my options?

Just phone around your local locksmiths. I was in exactly the same position as you - car came with just one key to lock and start the engine. Got a new one cut and programmed for £33.00 at a local locksmith near a relative I was visiting.

Really wished I had known that before I had wasted hours on the Net looking this dull old stuff up!

 

[MSC1]

Thanks for the replies and yes it is dull which is why I have left so long to sort, but I now feel I am pushing my luck with just one working key!

Will try my luck with some local locksmiths.

Mike

 

[Ian G]

Timpsons worth a try - I paid £23 all in for a blade and transponder although I supplied the fob.