I broke my key for my 01 4X4, how do I get a replacement from Ford or can one be made from the 2 pieces?. Please hlp, have to go to work.

 

Im sorry but I got to know, how did you do that?

 

I was working replacing a hydraulic line at work, between metals post and more hyd. lines, my key chain hanging from my belt. when it was time to go home, looked at my key and it was bent 90 degrees. I staightened in a vise, but it looked almost ready to break...got home forgot about the key, removed it from the ignition and came out in 2 pieces...can I stick the little piece in and use the rest to turn the ignition?

 

can i get a replacement key at a dealer, and if so what do i need

 

look in your glove box at your owners manual on the first page should have your key code written down.. dealers put it there sometimes.. let me know.

 

Found a number in the owners manual but is in the last page, int he outside, it goes like this: PM1L3J-19A......plus more numbers...do you think this might be them...need help fast, have to go to work and no mule.thanks buds

 

Theres no 10 min fix.

 

So, how many keys do you have? Just the one? If so, you're looking at an expensive fix I think.

First, though, could you possibly "fix" the key, at least temporarily with something like JBWeld? Maybe, if that doesn't work, you can insert it, turn it to start (with pliers?) while holding the "handle" in the near vicinity so that your truck will "see" the transponder in the handle. I think, once it starts, you don't need the "handle" nearby anymore.

Now, if you have two keys, you just need to buy a new pats key (you can get them on the internet pretty cheaply) or you can buy one from a dealer for $30-$40. They'll "cut" it for the purchase price. Then, with two working keys, program the new key - your owner's manual tells you how. If you get the key on the internet, any key cutter can cut the "teeth" - but can't program it.

If you have only one key, I'm pretty sure you have to get the new key programmed at Ford. It might cost in the neighborhood of $100 (Why? Cause they're the only game in town). And, if you have NO keys, I think they can make new ones for you if you give them your vehicle's VIN - again, at a steep cost.

I seem to remember that some key specialists may have the equipment to program a PATS key. If so, it will be cheaper than having it done at Ford, I bet.

To keep this from happening again, get three working keys! That way, if you ever lose one or "break" one, you have two and can program a replacement.

- Jack

 

i dont think mine has letters in it but i would take it to the dealership and ask..

 

I've learned a lot about keys lately. I bought a used Supercrew recently that came with only one key.

A Ford dealership nearby was going to charge about $150 for a new key, so I went to a locksmith to see if he would be cheaper. He made me a new key for $70 in about 2 minutes flat. The catch is that it's simply a clone of my other key. He cut the key and then stuck my key and then the new one into a cloning device. This means that I can't program a third key from the two I have, because effectively I still just have one key.