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[999cameron]

Yesterday I got my first car, a 53 Ford Fusion 2 1.4 Petrol. Unfortunately it only came with one key, and I would prefer to have a spare available. How would I go about retrieving/buying/having a new one made? Any help would be appreciated!

[Stoney871]

First, welcome to the Forum.
Buy one of these and call a local Auto Locksmith.

http://www.ebay.co.u...=item43b76a0514

The Locksmith will cut and programme your key in about 10 minutes and for far less than a main dealer will charge you.

[999cameron]

Hi Stoney,

Thanks for the introduction to the forum.

Thanks for the help/information! What about the central locking, will they be able to sort that bit out?

Cheers,

Cam

[Stoney871]

They can programme the key to work the central locking and the immobiliser at the same time, they just plug a terminal into the cars data (OBD) port and it's done in about 5 minutes.

[999cameron]

Great! Thanks for the information, you've been a great help Now to find an Auto Locksmith.

Cam

[Stoney871]

Be aware that Locksmiths still won't be cheap but i guarantee they'll charge a lot less than a Dealer will.

[999cameron]

Yeah, do you have any idea around about how much it will cost?

[Stoney871]

TBH you're best ringing for quites from a few places as the prices can vary wildly.
I'm lucky that i have a friend in the South West that does keys for me and any referrals i give out at a decent rate.
He cut and coded a flip key for me IIRC for £30 but that was mates rates.
I think he charges £70 for regular jobs but obviously of no use to you in Sussex.
Definitely get quotes and work from there mate.

[999cameron]

Okay, at least it has given me a rough idea, thanks pal

[Stoney871]

Welcome anytime.

[qwertymz]

I've been seeing ebay sellers offering to cut the key before shipping it to you.

If I do that, and receive my key, can I program it to the Fusion using my two existing keys (thereby ensuring I have a spare fob)? Or will I still need an auto locksmith to do something else with it?

[999cameron]

I've been seeing ebay sellers offering to cut the key before shipping it to you.

If I do that, and receive my key, can I program it to the Fusion using my two existing keys (thereby ensuring I have a spare fob)? Or will I still need an auto locksmith to do something else with it?

How can they cut a key for you before shipping it? It would have to fit your car, and they wouldn't know the shape needed until they stuck a mould on your existing key or tailored one to the lock on your car.

[qwertymz]

Allegedly, you can send them a picture or your key code to get this done..

[Stoney871]

If it's a Tibbe key -



You can read the code off the key by eye.-
Some info.

[qwertymz]

Yes, that's it.

So once I get my cut key... Can I fully program it using my two keys? Or do I always need an auto locksmith?