Hey folks!
Forgive me if this feels a little like deja vu. I have read the numerous posts about ignition cylinders and replacement problems, but I don't think this specific situation was addressed, and if it was, I just couldn't wrap my head around it.
I recently bought a 2001 focus hatchback. I inherited 2 ford factory keys: One for the doors and one for the ignition.
Because the key was a little sticky and I knew about the common cyclinder problems, I went ahead and bought a Strattec kit online, removed my old cylinder and recoded the new cylinder, so it would work with my original key.
The new cylinder is working great; however, I can't start the car.
If I'm using the same key do I still have to reprogram?
The key is a basic ford key without a fab.
I had the battery disconnected during the install...
Any help is very much appreciated. I am just learning how to work on vehciles beyond an oil change and I may be in over my head!
Forgive me if this feels a little like deja vu. I have read the numerous posts about ignition cylinders and replacement problems, but I don't think this specific situation was addressed, and if it was, I just couldn't wrap my head around it.
I recently bought a 2001 focus hatchback. I inherited 2 ford factory keys: One for the doors and one for the ignition.
Because the key was a little sticky and I knew about the common cyclinder problems, I went ahead and bought a Strattec kit online, removed my old cylinder and recoded the new cylinder, so it would work with my original key.
The new cylinder is working great; however, I can't start the car.
If I'm using the same key do I still have to reprogram?
The key is a basic ford key without a fab.
I had the battery disconnected during the install...
Any help is very much appreciated. I am just learning how to work on vehciles beyond an oil change and I may be in over my head!