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Key Fob. Is it correct?

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I recently bought a 2006 Focus and although its a great car i am having a small issue of the car not always starting.

If you put the key in and turn the ignition, nothing happens, just a rapid blinking red dot above the dashboard.

Several attemps needed but will start after say 8-10 times etc.

Question here is, i think the remote is wrong for my car, it seems different from other 2006 models so im guessing the remote is not always registering with the cars immobiliser system, tho i could be completly wrong of course!

Heres some pics of my key fob...

If they are wrong where would i go for best place to have it altered to what i should have.

Ps

Ford quoted me £200 for new key/remote.

 

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    That is the correct key.
    Could be the PATS detector ring around the ignition barrel at fault.

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    The key to my 2006 Focus is like that.

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    I was seeing like a flip fob key on some adverts and thought this was reason why mine wont start on rare occasions.

    I guess the PATS detector ring is my best port of call, i will try that and see if it does the job.

    Thanks guys.

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    You can add flip keys to your car.
    I did so on my previous car, you just need a new key and a decent auto locksmith.

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