Can my key fob be upgraded to new style of not emitting signal when still which I believe newer ford's have?

Mine is 2017 mk3. 5

If it can any idea price.

Only Focus 2018 on or Fiesta 2017 on  £72 + labour for programming .

Ah OK. Thanks

I'm looking at a car at the weekend for a friend that doesn't like keyless entry, it's a Titanium X 2015, and I believe it *could* be as simple as pulling a fuse in the boot but I'm unsure if it will work so easily yet but will let you know.

It's a fuse listed as just the keyless entry, so the usual button locking/unlocking should work as normal with no detriment.

Will update as I find out more if the storm doesn't put the journey off..

1 hour ago, gillyallan said:

 

Can my key fob be upgraded to new style of not emitting signal when still which I believe newer ford's have?

Mine is 2017 mk3. 5

If it can any idea price.

 

Comares 2001 is right about price. It is another £70 odd to have it programmed. Very expensive replacement. I didn’t know you couldn’t replace slightly older car keys. 

I'm looking at a car at the weekend for a friend that doesn't like keyless entry, it's a Titanium X 2015, and I believe it *could* be as simple as pulling a fuse in the boot but I'm unsure if it will work so easily yet but will let you know.

It's a fuse listed as just the keyless entry, so the usual button locking/unlocking should work as normal with no detriment.

Will update as I find out more if the storm doesn't put the journey off..

I like keyless entry. It's the older fobs like mine emit thier code constantly I don't like as open to scanning. The new ones switch off after a while until they sense movement and then come to life. For the most this avoids scanning and nicking off your driveway.

The reason I asked is the article I had read said some manufacturers offer to convert for free or a small charge. Obviously not Ford then.

 

I have the newer fob, but still keep it in a blocker pouch. 

If you buy a decent ELM lead to connect to the OBD and install Forscan you can switch keyless (passive) entry off yourself

12 hours ago, WireyWhenWet said:

I'm looking at a car at the weekend for a friend that doesn't like keyless entry, it's a Titanium X 2015, and I believe it *could* be as simple as pulling a fuse in the boot but I'm unsure if it will work so easily yet but will let you know.

It's a fuse listed as just the keyless entry, so the usual button locking/unlocking should work as normal with no detriment.

Will update as I find out more if the storm doesn't put the journey off..

Still leaves the hatch keyless, see #5

https://www.focusstoc.com/forums/topic/563443-disabling-some-conveniences/?hl=%2Bkeyless+%2Bentry

On 2/8/2020 at 7:53 AM, CallMeSteven said:

I have the newer fob, but still keep it in a blocker pouch. 

Can you tell me how you got it ? I have spoken to my dealer and Ford uk and they haven’t a clue what I’m on about . Mine is a 2020 fiesta and the fob looks like the new type but the new type says won’t work over 2 metres and mine opens the car at 10 metres 

9 minutes ago, Julianford said:

Can you tell me how you got it ? I have spoken to my dealer and Ford uk and they haven’t a clue what I’m on about . Mine is a 2020 fiesta and the fob looks like the new type but the new type says won’t work over 2 metres and mine opens the car at 10 metres 

Leave the fob somewhere solid near the car for a minute or two.  (Not in your pocket as it'll move).  Then try to open a door keylessly.  It shouldn't work until you move the keyfob.

The dealership has now emailed me back saying the new fob is only standard on the ST line and to upgrade it is £46 fob and £66 to program it 

12 minutes ago, Julianford said:

The dealership has now emailed me back saying the new fob is only standard on the ST line and to upgrade it is £46 fob and £66 to program it 

That's odd.  I'm pretty sure all the Focus's with keyless entry have had the motion fob for a couple of years now.  I'm guessing they mean ST rather than ST-Line.  Which spec is yours?

33 minutes ago, TomsFocus said:

Leave the fob somewhere solid near the car for a minute or two.  (Not in your pocket as it'll move).  Then try to open a door keylessly.  It shouldn't work until you move the keyfob.

Thanks Tom 

 

just done the test . Put it on the floor 2 metres from car and I could unlock it . Locked it back up and left fob in same place 40 seconds not moved and I couldn’t open the door so I think it does have the motion sensor even though the dealer says he checked my vehicle and it didn’t . I’m confused though as I thought the new fob would not operate over 2 metres and I can still unlock my car from 10 metres 

18 minutes ago, TomsFocus said:

That's odd.  I'm pretty sure all the Focus's with keyless entry have had the motion fob for a couple of years now.  I'm guessing they mean ST rather than ST-Line.  Which spec is yours?

St line X edition 

On 2/7/2020 at 8:49 PM, gillyallan said:

 

Can my key fob be upgraded to new style of not emitting signal when still which I believe newer ford's have?

Mine is 2017 mk3. 5

If it can any idea price.

 

I was told my fiesta can be and it’s £46 inc vat for the fob and £66 inc vat to re program it that’s each key 

On 2/7/2020 at 10:16 PM, Gilli said:

Comares 2001 is right about price. It is another £70 odd to have it programmed. Very expensive replacement. I didn’t know you couldn’t replace slightly older car keys. 

 

On 2/7/2020 at 8:49 PM, gillyallan said:

 

Can my key fob be upgraded to new style of not emitting signal when still which I believe newer ford's have?

Mine is 2017 mk3. 5

If it can any idea price.

 

 

I was quoted by Sandicliffe Ford £46 each fob and £66 each fob to re program inc vat 

33 minutes ago, Julianford said:

Thanks Tom 

 

just done the test . Put it on the floor 2 metres from car and I could unlock it . Locked it back up and left fob in same place 40 seconds not moved and I couldn’t open the door so I think it does have the motion sensor even though the dealer says he checked my vehicle and it didn’t . I’m confused though as I thought the new fob would not operate over 2 metres and I can still unlock my car from 10 metres 

2 metres is for the keyless entry only.  The fob buttons will still unlock it from 10m away if that's what you mean?

Hi Tom yes . The test was over 2 metres the car won’t unlock even if the fob is moved . Within 2 metres of moved the car unlocks but if left 49 sec or more even next to the car it won’t unlock with your hands . 
 

the remote still unlocks at distance. 
is this the latest security fob ? 

11 minutes ago, TomsFocus said:

2 metres is for the keyless entry only.  The fob buttons will still unlock it from 10m away if that's what you mean?

 

8 minutes ago, Julianford said:

Hi Tom yes . The test was over 2 metres the car won’t unlock even if the fob is moved . Within 2 metres of moved the car unlocks but if left 49 sec or more even next to the car it won’t unlock with your hands . 
 

the remote still unlocks at distance. 
is this the latest security fob ? 

Yes, that's the latest 'sleepy' motion sensing fob.

Your dealership sounds about as useful as door edge protectors...

 

1 hour ago, TomsFocus said:

Yes, that's the latest 'sleepy' motion sensing fob.

Your dealership sounds about as useful as door edge protectors...

 

Great thanks mate and yes there as useful as a chocolate fire guard . This forum is allot more help 👍

1 hour ago, Julianford said:

Great thanks mate and yes there as useful as a chocolate fire guard . This forum is allot more help 👍

Always is.