New keys

[StuartieG]

Hi,
I've a W Reg Puma, bought about a year and a half ago.
I'm going to need a second set of keys - when I bought it the car only came with one remote (the three button type).

I'm a bit unclear as to how easy this is - I gather if I had another key already (or the red master key) that I'd be able to buy a standard (Non remote controlled key) cheaply and code it myself?
Saying as I only have one key, is the only option I'm looking at a Ford dealer or an auto electrician or locksmith?

Thanks for your help,
Stuart

Edit: Have read on http://www.onlinekeycutting.com" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; that I can simply order a new red master key from them, then pay an auto electrician to do the job (says it would be 5 mins and cost £25-£40), does this sound right?

 

[Midnight Blue]

The key has to be coded to the engine and Ford charge around £80 for a visit to their workshop. £40 sounds better!! Once you have 2 working keys get some spares and code them yourself in case you lose one.

 

[yippeekiay]

I'm guessing if you get the red master key you won't need any help from anyone else cept maybe getting the new keys cut to your doors/ignition as the programming can be done by you once you have two working keys.

Gonna have a look at that site myself for this red key as I ain't got one. Not sure if they need a code as I ain't got that either so god knows how they can set it up for the car so it works without programming.

EDIT:- Mine's a PATS II so I don't get a red key ...lol.

With the red key I see you DO have to get it programmed still.

Seen this site before and I've probably got it in my favourites but I lose track easily...lol.

 

[StuartieG]

Thanks guys

 

[YOG]

Yip
I think this is the one you need (same type as my Dec 2001).
Just needs coding and cutting:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/FORD-RED-BLANK-COMPATABLE-TRANSPONDER-TIBBE-KEY-/190406033943?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item2c55158217" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

 

[yippeekiay]

No point anyway Rick as I have 3 keys now but thought the red one being a master was one you could buy pre-coded from the factory or something to match the car. Just would have been nice to have the original - as it were. Apparently the ones our age didn't come with one anyway so I'd be no better or worse off without it

After writing all that I checked the link and see it's a black key with the red transponder. Funnily enough I have 2 of those and a FULL red key, but they're off an old Escort I had. Always wondered if I could have butchered them before I bought my replacement ones....lol.