this should be stickied

 

That procedure is in the Focus Owner's Manual... or at least it is in my 2005 Owner's Manual.

 

I have a 2006 book and it is entirely different and doesn't work...says turn key to "on" then press door unlock control 3X's, then turn the key "off" and press door unlock 3 more X's, then turn the key back on and the horn will beep, then press the unlock then the lock controls and horn will beep....tried many, many times and nothing! This doesn't work for me either.

 

its a great how-to. but i have never urged the stickyness of something that can be found in the owners manual.
some focus owners dont have manuals....we have links here where you can download a manual.

im sure witchcitySVT had to do this himself, and thought about us when he did it. but yes, this procedure IS found in our manuals.


Should we sticky and list these how-to's in the our How-To thread even if the topic is explained identically in our manual?

 

I just spent 10 minutes at my car to do this procedure. I was under the impression that you could do this to two fobs for one car, am I right? I was only successful with programming either one or the other but not both. I even tried to press a button on both fobs at the same time but still, only one ever gets programmed.
Any insight?

I forgot to mention the obvious, I ordered 2 fobs, which I received in the mail today.

I was going to keep one at home in case I lock myself out of the car, and one main one hooked to the ignition key ring, for everyday use.

 

I had the same problem, similar at least.
I order two off ebay, one took the programming every time, the other would not.
It didn't matter which I tried to program first, the same one wouldn't ever work. I assume I got a dud fob, but now I am almost second guessing that.

From what I read, you should be able to do four fobs at one time. [???]

 

I'm having a problem with reprogramming one for another car. I took of my moms but now it's just programmed to both cars

 

Does this work for 2000-04?

And I have a fob for my 03, and 00 focus, but I also have two extra's brand new. So if I do this procedure with one of the new fobs on my 03, will it make my old fob useless even though it still works?

 

The procedure is a little different for 2000-2006 vs. 2007-2011.

Sit in car, doors closed:

2000-2006

1. Turn the ignition from "Off" to "Run" four times in six seconds. Key stops in "Run" position on fourth cycle.

2. Turn the ignition to "Off." The car will chime to confirm that you've done everything correctly so far. Key is still in ignition

3. Press any key on the first remote you're programming. Perform this within 20 seconds of Step 2. The car will chime to confirm programming.

4. Repeat Step 3 with each additional remote*, all within the 20 seconds. Remove key from ignition.

*The remotes should be inside the vehicle during the procedure (eg. all on front seat.)

2007-2011

1. Turn the ignition from "Off" to "Run" eight times in ten seconds. Key stays in "Run" position on eighth cycle. The locks will cycle to confirm that you've entered programming mode.

2. Press any key on the first remote you're programming. Perform this within 20 seconds of Step 1. The door locks will cycle to confirm programming.

3. Repeat Step 2 with each additional remote, within 20 seconds of the prior programming. The locks will cycle after each successful programming.

4. Turn the key to the "Off" position to exit the programming mode. Remove key from ignition.

 

Now I have two pads for my wife's car. Thanks guys, love this forum.

 

Really cool info guys, I'll try this tomorrow with both my focus's, since I have two spares for each, but have not got them programmed yet.

I also have two other spares laying around from a 2001 Ford Tourus, they are brand new, and if I can reprogram them, and they work on focus's, I might have them up for sale.

$60 a piece sound good for focus fobs?

I think there like $75 new?

 

I have a Ford Transit Connect

The procedure is different in a subtle way between the owner's manual and the service manual. Both will work but the service manual allows for more leeway

So different years will make a difference and also consult a Ford Workshop manual

 

Djzx3

New fobs are under $10 on ebay, shipped.

 

Just ordered 2 RED extra remotes for the wife on eBay. $15.00. I'll try the 07-11 remote programming as soon as they arrive. Thanks for the info.

She's always grabbing my keys by mistake that hang on the hooks as they both look similar. Shouldn't always blame her, I do the same when in a hurry. Now, if she has the RED fob, there shouldn't be any mistakes.

Also ordered the red rim stripes that I saw someone else put on their Focus. Will take some pics when they arrive and I've put them on.

 

I have a 2007 ST. I tried the instructions listed above and it doesn't work. I turn my key on and off 4 times and in the off position with the key in the ignition, it chimes.

Then I push the lock button on a remote and the headlights flash and the door locks cycle. I then try it for a second remote and nothing. I can only get this done for one remote and it's frustrating. Any suggestions?

**EDIT** Never mind, I'm good. I dug up my owners manual and got r done. The sequence was different than what was listed here.

 

Hey Longarm,
Curious to hear what worked for your car. It will help the group.[thumb] Also, just saw you said you switched 4 times but for the 2007 model, key needs to be turned 8 times...

Hey Crewzin,
You found that out. Yep, each time you change the code, you got to do all the ones you want to use at the same session. The key fobs not in
the car are no longer any good.

George

 

The instructions here were good for our 2011 BUT, had problems at first. Wanted the new RED and old black to work and apparently once you program the new ones, the old ones don't work anymore and it seems liked if I left the second one of the same color in or near the car, it took the program away from it while programming the second key. Very frustrating for awhile but got both red done and just not using the black ones, not that I needed them anyway.

The RED rim stripes didn't work at all. Guess they really meant for the wheels on our car. Not really enough room on the outside of the spokes to get the red stripe on.

 

hey, so i programmed my new remote that i got last week and was able to be successful with it. now, i have my step brother with another focus and a coworker with a ranger that can unlock my car with their fobs even though i closed the programming when i did mine. anyone know exactly whats going on?

 

Red_Devil_04,
Go back to your old fob and see if the problem persists. If so the new fob is at fault.
Program away from other cars if possible.

 

k when i get home tonight i'll try going back to the other fob. right now both fobs are programmed to the car and i dont know how to remove any programmed fobs.

 

Going through the programming sequence with the fob or fobs you want to use SHOULD make just that one or ones work.

That is, for example, if you go through the sequence with just ONE of the fobs that would be the only one that will work until you repeat the procedure with both.

"adding" a fob requires BOTH to be present for both to work....

My owner's manual warns that you need all on hand that you want to use B4 starting the procedure for this reason.... Also it mentions that there is a maximum of 4 that can be programmed to work at the same time.

I remember having to do it twice B4 I got it right when I added an extra (only one came with the used car).

Luck!

 

I tried all this and the remote still would not work on the doors. I have a ford focus 2005 hatchback. I am able to go through the programming procedure ok but am unable to lock / unlock doors using remote.

 

Hi guys I just brought a new remote I followed the 2000 - 2004 procedure it only got the doors locking and unlocking but it won't allow the new remote to start my 2002 Focus ????

 

Your car doesn't have remote start.

 

Newbie here - so, sorry if I'm diving in and posting in the wrong place. Having tried all of the above re. programming a key fob for my 2008 Focus Style 1.8TDCI - I never get a 'bong' after turning the key to position II x 4 in 6 seconds. I've tried variations i.e. position I to position II / position 0 to position II but still no 'bong' - and red light on dash keeps flashing. I'm normally pretty good at fiddling about with things but this just isn't working for me. Any suggestions gratefully received.
Cheers
Ben

 

I have similar problem than Hillbagger. I never had any problem programming the key in my focus 07, but after some years I tried to program a new key and it is impossible to enter in programming mode. I folllow the procedure step by step and it's impossible. I did it with all keys I have and the result is the same. When I should receive the "beep" there is a quickly message shown in the frontal panel "steering assist failure" but it keeps less than a second and it disappears. After it, the car never shows me any error message.
I will apperciate any help.

Thanks

 

Hello i have a 2006 focus and i want to switch my non fliping key with a 2008 fliping key witch i will buy on ebay,can this bee done or this keys use different chips and frecuences?if yes,are this the steps i should follow thanks

 

The ignition key has a transponder chip that the car reads in order to start (passive anti-theft system, or PATS). Without the chipped key you are SOL. If you have a key cut it will work on the doors but unless you spend the bucks to get a chipped key programmed to your vehicle, you won't get the car started.
The remote has zero effect on your vehicle's starting ability.

 

Hi guys

I've tried this process and had some major problems which I'm going to need some help with!

I bought a 2001 Ford Focus (UK Car) with two keys, one worked the doors with the three button controls and also started the car and the ignition. The other opened the door as a key (not the remote) and went in the ignition but would not start the car (dash lights came on though)

I tried the process of key back and forward 4 time as described on page one of this thread with the non working key and it made the buttons on the previously working key not work. I then tried the working key in the ignition and now it won't start the car either.

I have tried to repeat the process from page one with the previously working key and it's back working the doors with the remote but still no ignition!

Thanks

The key looks like this:

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Nearly resolved - Some help still required

(Left original post as it may help someone)

It would seem that there is some sort of security feature that locks out the immobiliser for a period when a non programmed key is inserted.

Can someone help me make the two keys work the same?

KEY 1
Unlocks car as a key
Unlocks car as a remote
Turns off immobilser so car can start

KEY 2
Unlocks car as a key
DOES NOT Unlock car as a remote
DOES NOT Turn off immobilser so car can start

 

will this operation cancel the first key. thanks