Help needed, keys for 1998

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Finn98

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Hello,

I'm new to this forum and this is my first post. I really hope someone can help me with my problem.

I bought a 1998 Mustang from a company called Copart, they sell cars for insurance companies. The car was theft recovery and it didn't have any keys with it.
I imported the car to Finland and my mechanic has been trying to get it started, but no luck.

There isn't so much information about Mustangs here in Finland and official importer don't wan't to help people who have imported their own cars. What should I do next? Is it possible to get new keys by using car's vin number?

I really need help! My dream mustang is becoming to be a nightmare!

Marko

 

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What about ordering a new ignition and locks, be espensive but come with keys.

 

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keys from VIN

I believe if you contacted a Ford dealer in the US and gave them your VIN number you could order a new set of keys.

Best of Luck to you

 

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Kelso Gringo said:

I believe if you contacted a Ford dealer in the US and gave them your VIN number you could order a new set of keys.

Best of Luck to you

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This is your best choice imo, send the vin the number over and let them make the keys, then ship it out to you.

 

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98 has PATS, will need to be programmed with an IDS, or WDS. also most dealers will not cut keys without registration and matching photo ID.

 

mrvax

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Agreed. It makes sense that Ford wants to verify that you are the owner, not a recipient of a stolen car.
Contact Ford. Since you write English well, I assume you can speak it. Give them a call right away. Here in the USA you need to speak English or for some reason Spanish. (As opposed to Finnish.)

 

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Remember, that after getting the key, your biggest problem will be programming the PATS, I'm not sure if you'll be able to find anyone with the compatible tools over in Finland.

You should've done more research, heck, I wouldnt buy a car from Copart without the proper research, and I'm local, let alone all the over over to Finland.

 

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Just but an Xcal2 to and have PATS taken off in the tune.
Then have a locksmith make some keys. That will be your cheapest route.

 

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Finn98

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Thank you all for your help!

I think I will first contact some Ford dealer in US and try to get keys with VIN number. I have the title on my name so it should be ok.

:SNSign:

 

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Good luck man, let me know if there is anything I can do here, I have a dealership a few miles away.

 

mrvax

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Let us know how it goes or if we can be of any more help.
Good luck and enjoy your Mustang!

 

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I can almost guarantee they are not going to cut the key without proof you own the car if so I could get a key for anybody that has ever posted on here wanting a Carfax ran. There would be to much liability on the dealerships part. But that's just my 2 cents.

 

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Finn98 said:

Thank you all for your help!

I think I will first contact some Ford dealer in US and try to get keys with VIN number. I have the title on my name so it should be ok.

:SNSign:

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Again, that is still NOT GOING to help you. You need to have the PATS (Passive Anti Theft System) disabled or programmed with the new key.

No matter if Ford's president or Henry Ford himself gives you the key right out of his grave.