97 GT--No keys!!!

shotime

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So I bought a wrecked 97 GT. Somehow the keys were lost. What is the best way to get a set/get a set programmed.

I know 96 up they went to the PATS system, so I'm guessing that makes it a bit harder...

I know it's easy to program a keyless remote fob, but how about an ignition keyif you don't have a key to copy from??

TIA

 

squeak93

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Call a lock smith. They can make you some.

 

shotime

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Yeah I'm sure they can make some if I had a spare key, but I have no keys at all.

They can make me a key without having one to put in the machine??

 

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bdcardinal

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call a locksmith and they will pull the codes from your cylinders then program them. a dealer cannot look up the code as ford only keeps key codes back 10 years from production date.

i know around here they charge about $350 to come to the car, code, cut and program. you need a minimum of 2 keys.

 

stang88j

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go to ford and they will get you one pretty cheap

 

squeak93

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When I picked up my car they lost the key for the ignition. They called a lock smith to come make them. Took about an hour and they made me two keys from blanks. They work like a charm.

 

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bdcardinal

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stang88j said:

go to ford and they will get you one pretty cheap

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no they cant. i said earlier that ford only keeps key codes for 10 years based on production date. last time i checked 1997 was more than 10 years ago.

 

BlownFiveLiter

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stang88j said:

go to ford and they will get you one pretty cheap

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bdcardinal said:

no they cant. i said earlier that ford only keeps key codes for 10 years based on production date. last time i checked 1997 was more than 10 years ago.

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Reading comprehension, FTW!

 

SaleenGT2001

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stang88j said:

go to ford and they will get you one pretty cheap

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even if they could it wouldnt be cheap at all!!!

 

shotime

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Thanks for the responses guys. I'll have to give the local lock guy a call...