Last week, I attempted to start my 2000 Ford Focus ZX3, but the ignition key wouldn't turn. I tried the usual with reinserting key, turning the wheel while turning key, spraying it with WD40, but nothing worked. I had this same incident about 5 years ago and had to get the cylinder replaced.
I was able to take the car to my mechanic. The tow truck guy came and didn't have the right tow truck for the job, but when he looked at the key, he thought it was really worn. He suggested that perhaps I should get a new key from the dealer.
I contacted the dealer, and he indicated that they can't look up key code for cars over 10 years old. I asked my locksmith, but he isn't aware of a way to get the key code (perhaps we need a different lock smith?)
Here's my conundrum: If I were to get the new cylinder, how would the mechanic reprogram the cylinder without a key code? What's the cheapest way to get out of this? The key does seem worn, but I can open the car door with it. Perhaps it's not that worn.
Any idea where I can get key code off a ford focus if I do not have the code. I got the car used, so I never got the key code. The second key got destroyed a while back.
Paul
I was able to take the car to my mechanic. The tow truck guy came and didn't have the right tow truck for the job, but when he looked at the key, he thought it was really worn. He suggested that perhaps I should get a new key from the dealer.
I contacted the dealer, and he indicated that they can't look up key code for cars over 10 years old. I asked my locksmith, but he isn't aware of a way to get the key code (perhaps we need a different lock smith?)
Here's my conundrum: If I were to get the new cylinder, how would the mechanic reprogram the cylinder without a key code? What's the cheapest way to get out of this? The key does seem worn, but I can open the car door with it. Perhaps it's not that worn.
Any idea where I can get key code off a ford focus if I do not have the code. I got the car used, so I never got the key code. The second key got destroyed a while back.
Paul