remote control question

[SwedenBob]

I have just bought an explorer xlt -02
the car was bought from a car auction and have been stolen before.
therefore its missing the remote control..
i have the keys,,
the car starts...
if i want to buy a new remote control, how do i do that?
how do i program the remote?
heard from a friend that they use a satelite for doing that..
is that so?

thanks for all your help..
these forum is great!

 

[Jim Welch]

You must have some way to contact Ford customer support don't you (like via internet)? They can at least put you in the right direction.

 

[Cgy04XLT]

You need to just purchase the remote(s) on ebay or something like that. You can get them from Ford but are way too much. On the site there is a write up on how to program new remotes here is the info...


To program the hand held remotes:
Unlock all doors using the power door lock/unlock control. Insert a key and turn the ignition from the 1 (OFF/LOCK) to the 3 (ON) position and cycle between 1 (OFF/LOCK) and 3 (ON) eight times in rapid succession (within 10 seconds) with the eighth turn ending in the 3 (ON) position. The locks will cycle to confirm that the programming mode has been entered. Within 20 seconds, program a remote transmitter by pressing any button on a transmitter. The locks will cycle once to confirm that the remote transmitter has been programmed. (If more than 20 seconds pass before pressing a remote transmitter button, the programming mode will exit and the procedure will have to be repeated.) Repeat the previous step to program additional remote transmitters. NOTE: All fobs must be programmed on the same time for all fobs to work. The locks will cycle once to confirm that each remote transmitter has been programmed. When you have completed programming the remote transmitters, turn the ignition to the 1 (OFF/LOCK) position or wait 20 seconds. Again the doors will lock/unlock to confirm programming has been completed.

Good luck!!

 

[MustangP51]

You can get a key fob off eBay and here is how you program it

Turn ignition from Off to Run 5 times within 10 seconds, ending in RUN.
All doors will lock and unlock to confirm programming mode.
Within 20 seconds, press any button on the remote.
Door locks will cycle to confirm programming.Within 20 seconds, press any button on the 2nd remote (up to 4 can be programmed).
Turn ignition OFF. Locks will cycle to confirm end of programming.

 

[SwedenBob]

I have allready contact my local Ford dealer
so i can get the remote from them..but I know that those guys are very expensive here in Sweden..other car dealers charge around 200-300$ for the remote and programming it..!
so i rather buy from Ebay..

tell me if im wrong..
i DONT need a old remote for programming the new remote..
basically all the door must been open before starting..?

thanks for the help
Robert

 

[jrford]

Remotes no, you can buy any two new ones and do it.

Keys on the otherhand require TWO Keys that work to program a third key.

 

[Joe Dirt]

Robert,

How close are you to Morrum? I am shipping a box of stuff over to a friend, I think I have one in the garage, and can put it in the box for you, you can either pick it up or if you PM me your phone number, I can have Peter call you when it gets there and he can send it to you by mail maybe? Just a thought...

-Joe

 

[Curtis]

If you're going to buy 2 new remotes... why not consider a fusion/edge key

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2x-U...m14QQhashZitem360096259091QQitemZ360096259091

I bought 2 from this seller, and they programed perfectly.

Since you have 2 keys already, you can program the new keys yourself after you have them cut. The remote in the key programs the same way as a separate fob.

 

[SwedenBob]

to be honest im not sure how many keys i have..the car its still at my friend..
i will collect it most probably tomorrow.
the only thing i know is that he have at least one key because he have started the car
most probably i have only 1 key..
he bought the car from an auction, it has been in a smaller car crash and before that the finance company took back the car form a customer who didnt pay the mortgage..