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Cindy Zaka

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has anyone use one are they as good as the orginal the orginal owner only gave me one key fob and key
 

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I did with my jeep and it was even a different style (bigger buttons) and it worked ok - different style had some communication glitches occasionally. But worked same distance if not more than the factory.


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I ordered the $10 pair off of Amazon for our 2005 Expy Eddie Bauer but they aren't working right. The remote start doesn't work with them and they also set off the alarm when unlocking the doors.

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That’s something with the pats system in the vehicle not the remote.


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This post reminded me that I need to replace one if not both of my 2 OEM Key FOBs. So, I ordered a pair of aftermarket replacements from Amazon for $15. I also ordered some Energizer CR2032 Lithium Batteries. Most all products that use batteries and come with batteries in them, come with no-name batteries. So will upgrade the batteries right out of the gate. All this is due to arrive over the weekend and I'll have to program them and see how they work. I'll report back on the results.....
 

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If you have the free ForScan program for your laptop you can program new keys into your Ford security system, whether you have only one key, or no keys. Otherwise you would need two functioning (already in the vehicle's system...) ignition keys to program additional keys into your system. Have the new keys cut at Home Depot or somewhere before attempting to program them to the vehicle,


www.forscan.org/download.html


Programming Ford Key and FOB

Step-by-Step Ford Key Fob Programming Instructions
  1. Close the car doors, then open the driver-side door. Press the UNLOCK button on the driver-side door.

  2. Next, turn the ignition from OFF to RUN 8 times. Do this within 10 seconds, making sure the 8th time ends on RUN. When you’ve entered programming mode, the door locks will lock and unlock. (Note: If the doors don’t cycle, turn the key faster. Your car may not have keyless entry if you still can’t get the doors locks to cycle.)

  3. Press any button on the Ford remote to be programmed. Do this within 8 seconds. The door locks will cycle again to confirm the keyless entry remote is programmed and ready to use.

  4. Have a second remote key fob? Again, press any button on the remote within 8 seconds to cycle the door locks. Repeat this step for any additional key fobs.

  5. Finally, turn the ignition to OFF. The locks will again cycle to confirm programming is complete.
Transponder Key Programming

You must have 2 original keys that start your engine to perform this procedure. If you only have one working key or none at all it must be programmed by a dealer or locksmith! ( ForScan also works for this....) Your New third (unprogrammed) key must also be cut prior to performing this procedure.

Please Note: If one of your keys is a cloned key from a hardware store this procedure will NOT work. This procedure requires original programmed keys.
1. Insert an existing (working) key into the ignition cylinder.
2. Turn the ignition cylinder ON (just shy of starting the car Without cranking the engine) and back to OFF. Ignition should stay in ON position for at least one second.
3. Remove the existing key and WITHIN TEN SECONDS, insert a second working key and turn to ON and then back to OFF. Ignition must be on for at least one second but no more than ten seconds. Remove key.
4. Insert the New (unprogrammed) key before twenty seconds have elapsed and turn to ON. Leave it in the ON position for at least one second and turn back to OFF.
5. The security light will light up for THREE seconds to indicate the new key has been successfully programmed.

Setting Up Your Ford Memory Seats
Once you’ve got your seat, mirrors, telescopic steering column, and power pedals in the proper place, turn the key to put the ignition in the “On” position. Once you’ve got the power on, you’ll notice three buttons on the side panel of the driver’s side door. Press and hold the number 1 button for about five seconds until you hear a single chime. After the chime sounds, let go of the button and your seat settings have been saved! To test it out, simply move something a hair and press the button to watch it go back to your set position.

Setting Up Ford Key Fob Memory

For those times when you want your seat to be ready for you before you get inside your Ford vehicle, the key fob that you received with your vehicle can activate the memory seats for you! To sync your key fob with your memory seats, do everything we talked about earlier, except this time keep holding the appropriate memory button until you hear the chime twice. As soon as you hear the second chime, press the lock button on your key fob immediately. Now, every time you press the unlock button, your seat will automatically adjust to your preferred settings. This is especially helpful if you make use out of the easy entry and easy exit feature which moves the steering wheel and seat each time you get in and get out of your Ford.
 

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This post reminded me that I need to replace one if not both of my 2 OEM Key FOBs. So, I ordered a pair of aftermarket replacements from Amazon for $15. I also ordered some Energizer CR2032 Lithium Batteries. Most all products that use batteries and come with batteries in them, come with no-name batteries. So will upgrade the batteries right out of the gate. All this is due to arrive over the weekend and I'll have to program them and see how they work. I'll report back on the results.....

The fobs arrived and I swapped the batteries. Then went out to the car with the key and the fobs and followed the programming instructions. It went smooth and worked right the first time. Fobs are working great.


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Some are better than others. Most work, but the aftermarket ones sometimes have to be depresses much harder than the OEM's. After time it seems you're standing at the door punching the button over and over again to get them unlocked. Time for a new one for me.
 

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Mako825 could you please post the link to the FOBs you got? I want to make sure I get the kind that actually work! Thanks for sharing.
 

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Mako825 could you please post the link to the FOBs you got? I want to make sure I get the kind that actually work! Thanks for sharing.



There are different remotes for different model years and options. When you navigate to the site, select year, make and model of your Expy. Then select the fob style you have that matches the photos on the website. They do a pretty good job of making it easy.
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