Replacement '02 Ford Ka key?

[JulianHJ]

My colleague needs to get a new key for her Ka as the spare was stolen last night. She still has her main key. Am I right in thinking there is a transponder in the fob for the immobiliser? The key is one of those ones Ford was using in the '90's - I'm not sure of the name for that type.

Cn anyone suggest a ballpark figure for the cost of a replacement?

[orangesrule]

Just ring the nearest dealer tomorrow, i know i was looking for circa £150 for a replacement spare key for my car....i didn't bother.

[Magic919]

Cheaper to just get the remaining key cloned, rather than pay main dealer prices. You should have a key cutting place locally that will do it.

[iridebikes]

Timpsons will do it, gave me a replacement renault key for £60 iirc instead of the dealers ~200 odd

[JulianHJ]

Cheers for the replies - I did think of Timpsons, but then I wondered whether they could code the key as well?

[Magic919]

If they clone the key, no coding is needed.

[JulianHJ]

OK, thanks!

[rallycross]

£30 with a chip and you program it to the car in the ignition instructions how to do will be in owners handbook.

[Andyjc86]

IIRC the remote is only for the central locking. The spare on our focus was just a standard key, so you could possibly just get one cut with no electronics needed.

[Magic919]

Just to clarify, the key has to contain a chip or transponder. It's the Ford Passive Anti-theft System - PATS.

As a very general rule, you need two working keys to be able to code in a further key without equipment.

Remotes are a separate matter and you can programme in a remote yourself. You still need a cut key and a suitable chip to start the car.