Comments on: Program Transponder Keys Without Special Equipment http://www.cheapfobs.com/blog/key-programming/gm-mazda-ford/ All About Keyless Entry Remotes Wed, 19 May 2010 02:28:45 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 By: Mitch http://www.cheapfobs.com/blog/key-programming/gm-mazda-ford/comment-page-1/#comment-2215 Mitch Sun, 25 Apr 2010 01:28:30 +0000 http://www.cheapfobs.com/blog/?p=10#comment-2215 I tried this with my 2001 Mazda Tribute today and it worked great! My ignition key cylinder was broken and locking up constantly. I would have to jiggle my key for up to 20 minutes to crank the car (it had nothing to do with steering wheel or shifter lock - the cylinder was busted). If at home sometimes I would resort to getting out a sander to vibrate the key while in the ignition and get it to turn. I was ready to take a sledge hammer to the car. I didn't do any internet research on replacing the key cylinder until today because I figured it would be a big miserable job...but it wasn't!!! To get to the cylinder, remove the 3 screws on the bottom side of the plastic steering column cover. Remove cover - use a screw driver to pry apart. Turn key to run position (don't start engine). There is a pin on the bottom of the cylinder which is now exposed- take a small screw driver and push the pin in and pull on key. Cylinder should slide out. Get a new Ford Escape cylinder at the auto parts store (I payed $86, comes with two keys), note: the parts store will not have one for Mazda - many Mazda parts you can only get at the dealer for an outrageous price. If you are replacing the cylinder with a new one, then you cannot do the procedure as listed at the top of this blog because it takes too long to switch out the cylinders (especially if your cylinder is busted and you have trouble turning the key). Here's what I did: Do the procedure above, but do it with NO cylinder installed... 1. take some long needle nose pliers (forceps work best because they lock). 2. Grab the receiver knob that the end of the key cylinder normally engages near the center of the steering column. 3. Take each key and insert in into the open cylinder hole alongside the pliers (this simulates the key being in the cylinder) 4. Push in and turn the pliers (ignition knob) and the first original key at the same time to run position. 5. Wait for the key light to go off on the dash and turn pliers/key back to off position...note, if key light is flashing, tilt pliers slightly and try again. 6. Repeat with second original key and then the new key. You may have to try a few times (I had to) and tilt the pliers a bit if they interfere with programming (key light flashing). Once the key light comes on solid for a second or two and goes off with all three keys (not flashing) then you have it. Repeat process with original keys and other new key. Insert new cylinder and try it out...car should start! Install column plastic cover. You will still need to carry an original key to open the doors unless you fully trust that your keyless entry fob will always work. I would estimate this job to take about 20-30 minutes if you have the tools and new cylinder ready when you start. I was VERY skeptical when I tried this, but it worked great for me and I thank Mike a bunch!!...Good luck with yours! I tried this with my 2001 Mazda Tribute today and it worked great! My ignition key cylinder was broken and locking up constantly. I would have to jiggle my key for up to 20 minutes to crank the car (it had nothing to do with steering wheel or shifter lock – the cylinder was busted). If at home sometimes I would resort to getting out a sander to vibrate the key while in the ignition and get it to turn. I was ready to take a sledge hammer to the car. I didn’t do any internet research on replacing the key cylinder until today because I figured it would be a big miserable job…but it wasn’t!!! To get to the cylinder, remove the 3 screws on the bottom side of the plastic steering column cover. Remove cover – use a screw driver to pry apart. Turn key to run position (don’t start engine). There is a pin on the bottom of the cylinder which is now exposed- take a small screw driver and push the pin in and pull on key. Cylinder should slide out. Get a new Ford Escape cylinder at the auto parts store (I payed $86, comes with two keys), note: the parts store will not have one for Mazda – many Mazda parts you can only get at the dealer for an outrageous price. If you are replacing the cylinder with a new one, then you cannot do the procedure as listed at the top of this blog because it takes too long to switch out the cylinders (especially if your cylinder is busted and you have trouble turning the key). Here’s what I did: Do the procedure above, but do it with NO cylinder installed…
1. take some long needle nose pliers (forceps work best because they lock).
2. Grab the receiver knob that the end of the key cylinder normally engages near the center of the steering column.
3. Take each key and insert in into the open cylinder hole alongside the pliers (this simulates the key being in the cylinder)
4. Push in and turn the pliers (ignition knob) and the first original key at the same time to run position.
5. Wait for the key light to go off on the dash and turn pliers/key back to off position…note, if key light is flashing, tilt pliers slightly and try again.
6. Repeat with second original key and then the new key. You may have to try a few times (I had to) and tilt the pliers a bit if they interfere with programming (key light flashing).
Once the key light comes on solid for a second or two and goes off with all three keys (not flashing) then you have it. Repeat process with original keys and other new key. Insert new cylinder and try it out…car should start! Install column plastic cover. You will still need to carry an original key to open the doors unless you fully trust that your keyless entry fob will always work. I would estimate this job to take about 20-30 minutes if you have the tools and new cylinder ready when you start. I was VERY skeptical when I tried this, but it worked great for me and I thank Mike a bunch!!…Good luck with yours!

]]> By: Malcolm http://www.cheapfobs.com/blog/key-programming/gm-mazda-ford/comment-page-1/#comment-1620 Malcolm Wed, 07 Apr 2010 12:28:35 +0000 http://www.cheapfobs.com/blog/?p=10#comment-1620 Hi, I have serviced my '06 Mazda 3 and it seems as if the key codes have dissapeared. How can I program my keys so that my car will start. Malcolm Hi,

I have serviced my ’06 Mazda 3 and it seems as if the key codes have dissapeared. How can I program my keys so that my car will start.

Malcolm

]]> By: Taree http://www.cheapfobs.com/blog/key-programming/gm-mazda-ford/comment-page-1/#comment-1399 Taree Sat, 27 Mar 2010 01:06:32 +0000 http://www.cheapfobs.com/blog/?p=10#comment-1399 Tried this for 2 repalcement keys for my '01 Pontiac Montana and it worked exactly as you said. THANK YOU so much you saved me HUNDREDS!!!! Tried this for 2 repalcement keys for my ’01 Pontiac Montana and it worked exactly as you said. THANK YOU so much you saved me HUNDREDS!!!!

]]> By: Taylor http://www.cheapfobs.com/blog/key-programming/gm-mazda-ford/comment-page-1/#comment-1365 Taylor Sat, 20 Mar 2010 21:50:56 +0000 http://www.cheapfobs.com/blog/?p=10#comment-1365 Hi Lost the only set of keys that I had. Got a key cut at the dealer but its not programmed. I remember before when this happened to me before someone that works at the dealership gave me the manual instructions to program the key. That dealership is now closed & of course its been a few years & I've misplaced the instructions. I need the instr. To program a 2003 Buick Rendevous w/o any keys. It is way to expesive for me to tow the vehicle into the dealership & pay them too. Help me please..... Hi
Lost the only set of keys that I had. Got a key cut at the dealer but its not programmed. I remember before when this happened to me before someone that works at the dealership gave me the manual instructions to program the key. That dealership is now closed & of course its been a few years & I’ve misplaced the instructions. I need the instr. To program a 2003 Buick Rendevous w/o any keys. It is way to expesive for me to tow the vehicle into the dealership & pay them too. Help me please…..

]]> By: stephen http://www.cheapfobs.com/blog/key-programming/gm-mazda-ford/comment-page-1/#comment-1243 stephen Wed, 24 Feb 2010 18:06:21 +0000 http://www.cheapfobs.com/blog/?p=10#comment-1243 i just got off the phone with the dealer... i only have one key and they want to charge me $125 for 1 key!!! thats Bull.. =( i have a 03' ford focus... i just got off the phone with the dealer…

i only have one key and they want to charge me $125 for 1 key!!!

thats Bull.. =(

i have a 03′ ford focus…

]]> By: irvin http://www.cheapfobs.com/blog/key-programming/gm-mazda-ford/comment-page-1/#comment-1241 irvin Tue, 23 Feb 2010 23:40:18 +0000 http://www.cheapfobs.com/blog/?p=10#comment-1241 hi how can i program a blank key for a 2007 nissan sentra i only have one programed key please help. email is spoons027@gmail.com hi

how can i program a blank key for a 2007 nissan sentra i only have one programed key please help.
email is spoons027@gmail.com

]]> By: jacob http://www.cheapfobs.com/blog/key-programming/gm-mazda-ford/comment-page-1/#comment-1166 jacob Fri, 12 Feb 2010 18:51:30 +0000 http://www.cheapfobs.com/blog/?p=10#comment-1166 i have a ford ranger and i only have one key is there any way around paying the dealer fee of a hundred dollars to get another working key for my car??? i have a ford ranger and i only have one key is there any way around paying the dealer fee of a hundred dollars to get another working key for my car???

]]> By: raymond http://www.cheapfobs.com/blog/key-programming/gm-mazda-ford/comment-page-1/#comment-1158 raymond Wed, 10 Feb 2010 15:16:43 +0000 http://www.cheapfobs.com/blog/?p=10#comment-1158 I have 2000 windstar and I have just one key, can I used the solus sccaner to reprograming the key, o do I needed a diferent sccaner thans mike I have 2000 windstar and I have just one key, can I used the solus sccaner to reprograming the key, o do I needed a diferent sccaner thans mike

]]> By: mollie http://www.cheapfobs.com/blog/key-programming/gm-mazda-ford/comment-page-1/#comment-1136 mollie Wed, 03 Feb 2010 14:58:13 +0000 http://www.cheapfobs.com/blog/?p=10#comment-1136 does the procedure for programming gm cars work for nissan as well? does the procedure for programming gm cars work for nissan as well?

]]> By: ron http://www.cheapfobs.com/blog/key-programming/gm-mazda-ford/comment-page-1/#comment-1074 ron Sat, 23 Jan 2010 03:41:14 +0000 http://www.cheapfobs.com/blog/?p=10#comment-1074 What's the procedure to program a transponder key for a 2002 oldsmobile silhouette? What’s the procedure to program a transponder key for a 2002 oldsmobile silhouette?

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