Robert Green wrote:

"Reed" wrote in message
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On 10/25/11 3:31 PM, Kurt Ullman wrote:
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"Stormin wrote:

Some locksmiths, mostly in cities, have that capability. I'd
open the yellow pages, call several locksmiths in the city
(cities) near you.


But don't you need at least one active key to program it from?


It is a common mis-understanding that what gets "programmed" is the
key. Wrong. The car's computer is programmed to accept that specific
new key (or keys) individual PIN code, which any new key is provided
with in it's packaging.

Same for remote controls, which is why the used ones people buy on
eBay etc (and don't get a code) end up being paperweights.

When I worked at a dealer, we had many cases of people losing their
last key, and car had to be towed to nearest dealership for
programming a new key.

Also re these new remote keys, we did have a case where guy went to
airport, got out of car, it kept running til it ran out of gas while
he was gone.

Okay. $75 isn't a bad 1-time insurance premium to pay to make sure I've
always got an original. That seems to be the "key" to the whole chipped key
problem. Life is *probably* going to be easier if you either have the code
number and a plain metal key or a spare chipped key - or both. Thanks!

--
Bobby G.

When I got extra chip keys when I got my F350 I paid $8/ea cut by the
dealer and I did the programming.