mactell Posted October 15, 2013 Share Posted October 15, 2013 Hi guys, My car: Ford Fiesta MK6 56 Plate my key is starting to break as it only locks and unlocks after pressing the buttons lots of times. I do have a spare however it is not a master key and it is not electric. Can anyone link me to the same key as mine and tell me how to program it myself? Thanks, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hubby1959 Posted October 15, 2013 Share Posted October 15, 2013 I'm assuming your key looks something like this If so then all you need is to get a replacement from eBay, then change over the blade and transponder chip from your key to the replacement, once thats done the new fob will need syncing to the central locking by turning the ignition from 0 to 2, four times in six seconds finishing on 0, when you hear the beep just press any button on the remote, then turn the key back to 2 and back off, and it should be done Have a look here: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FORD-MONDEO-FOCUS-FIESTA-PUMA-COUGAR-KA-REMOTE-KEY-FOB-3-button-fob-/321227727487?pt=UK_Car_Accessories_Safety_Security&hash=item4acaaa227f 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Leak Posted October 16, 2013 Share Posted October 16, 2013 Firstly, I'd change the battery. If that doesn't solve the problem, then I'd recommend sourcing a genuine Ford remote key. In my experience, the aftermarket keys and cases aren't as well made and were a waste of money. The immobiliser chip can be transferred from the old key to the new one. The new key's locking/unlocking code can be programmed into the GEM as follows ... HOW TO PROGRAM A NEW REMOTE KEY’S CODE INTO THE REMOTE CENTRAL LOCKING SYSTEM Insert an existing key. Turn it from position 0 to position 2 and back to position 0 four times within three seconds. Remove the key. The red warning light should flash to indicate that the remote central locking system is in "learning mode". You now have 20 seconds to ... Press any one of the new remote key’s buttons. The red warning light should flash to indicate that the new remote key’s code has been learned by the remote central locking system. Wait 20 seconds for learning mode to time out. Alternatively, insert a key and turn it to position 2. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoney871 Posted October 16, 2013 Share Posted October 16, 2013 Totally concur with the posts above. The key comes apart into 3 distinct parts- 1/ Blade 2/ Central locking buttons (RCL) 3/ battery compartment and immobiliser transponder. If the only bit you're having trouble with is the RCL then if buying a replacement key just swap the new button section onto the original blade and battery sections. Programme the new RCL circuit as per the procedure in the above post and you're sorted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mactell Posted October 16, 2013 Author Share Posted October 16, 2013 It's all so complicated lol. I might try another battery change. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoney871 Posted October 16, 2013 Share Posted October 16, 2013 Nah It's a doddle. The central locking circuit is on the button side, the immobiliser chip is on the battery side. If it's the buttons playing up just get a spare key and swap the button section over, this means that the original immobiliser chip is used with the original blade. the only bit that needs programming is the central locking which takes less than a minute. If you want to just try a new battery it's a CR2032 you need. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mactell Posted October 16, 2013 Author Share Posted October 16, 2013 Okay thank you for the information. How long should a battery in a key like mine last? as I did get it done a couple of months ago it worked fine for 2/3 weeks and then is gone again. But my car is used 3/4 times a day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesm182 Posted October 16, 2013 Share Posted October 16, 2013 It should last at least a year or two before you start to notice the range dropping I would say. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mactell Posted October 16, 2013 Author Share Posted October 16, 2013 Hmm ok. I will try again and update the topic once I have tried this and let you all know how I get on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mactell Posted October 20, 2013 Author Share Posted October 20, 2013 Since posting this the key seem to work !Removed! fine now lol. Really strange problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoney871 Posted October 20, 2013 Share Posted October 20, 2013 You could try cleaning and re-tensioning the battery contacts. Sometimes also if you have loads of keys on the same bunch as the car one signal disruption may occur. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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