Lost Ford Focus key...

[hairykrishna]

I've managed to lose the only key to the OH's Focus. Is it possible to get a new one cut just from the Reg/VIN number? It's a 2000 model if that makes a difference.

Assuming it's possible any idea how much this is going to cost and, related, if it can be done by someone who's not a Ford dealer. Any recommendations for Birmingham auto locksmiths gratefully received.

[nipsips]

You wont be able to get a key for that age from reg/chassis. Fords of that age use a random 6 digit key number of which theres no record of, unless the original supplying dealer from 2000 has it on file.

Locksmith should be able to help you out

[Viper]

took my 58 plate focus to a ford garage last year and had a new chipped key made while i waited, £80

wonder how much a remote control lock/unlock door key would be

Edited by Viper on Monday 1st April 17:34

[hyperblue]

Some Timpsons can cut the keys now, they'll give you instructions on how to programme it too.

[hairykrishna]

Bugger. Locksmiths have a way of doing it just from having access to the car then?

[nipsips]

Only if he has a key to get the key number from... That age Focus will require either two coded keys to reprogram a spare or IDS.

[nipsips]

hairykrishna said:

Bugger. Locksmiths have a way of doing it just from having access to the car then?

The one we recommend has a tool he can insert into the door barrel and read the key number from that. But he's Essex based.

You can strip the barrels down and find the key number that way. All is not lost

[hairykrishna]

nipsips said:

The one we recommend has a tool he can insert into the door barrel and read the key number from that. But he's Essex based.

You can strip the barrels down and find the key number that way. All is not lost

Excellent. I'll have to have a ring around of some of the local ones tomorrow and see if they can do anything. Thanks for the advice.

[hairykrishna]

Used www.mycarkeys.co.uk in the end. The chap came out straight away, charged me £100 for a replacement key. Good service - I'd recommend him.

[Buff Mchugelarge]

hairykrishna said:

Used www.mycarkeys.co.uk in the end. The chap came out straight away, charged me £100 for a replacement key. Good service - I'd recommend him.

Good to know