Jase_G Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 Hello, I purchased a 2004 Focus on Thursday. The car came with one key and the buttons did not work to operate the central locking, so I used the key to operate the central locking on Friday and Saturday. It was my intention to sort this issue out this week and buy a fob and activate it using the procedure of turning the key from 0-II four times and pressing any button on the new fob. Yesterday I tried to open my car with my key and it would not work in any door or the boot, but it worked on the bonnet and the petrol cap. Eventually, I managed to gain access via the boot and get into the vehicle. It was then a struggle to get the key to turn in the ignition. It would work, but only one in 6-7 tries. I asked my friend to sit in the car while I tested the key as I didn't want to get locked out again. The key locked the doors perfectly every time, but still would not open the car. Obviously I had to lock the car up overnight and now I can't gain access again. I'm sure if I persevere later, I'll be able to via the boot, but it still doesn't explain all the issues mentioned above. Does anybody have any ideas? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeebowhite Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 Sounds like a worn key for the barrel, you will need to get a new key cut and then reprogram the central locking to get that function back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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