TDCI - FOB CODES (2024)

FAQs

Why is my key fob not programming? ›

This usually happens because of low batteries, but shock can also cause the fob to lose its pairing. Most remotes can be reset, so check your car's user manual for the resetting sequence.

Car key sensor is not working: If the key is not working at all, it may be due to the drained battery, faulty fob, low car battery, or faulty keyless entry system (if applicable). You can try replacing the fob batteries, diagnosing the fob or towing the vehicle to a service centre to fix the issue.

Ford Key Fob Programming Step-by-Step Process

Press the UNLOCK button on the driver-side door. Turn the ignition from OFF to RUN 8 times in 10 seconds. The 8th time you will need to end on RUN. As soon as you enter your Ford key fob programming mode, all the doors should lock and unlock.

You may want to examine the possibility that your car battery has died, which can cause similar issues. Using a spare key fob can be the best way to test whether the problem lies in the key or in the vehicle. In some rarer cases, there may be an issue with the locks on your car doors, like maybe the actuator.

Most vehicles in the United States from 1990 and up have key codes that are saved on file with the manufactures. As long as you can prove ownership of your vehicle a car key can be made with the Vehicle Identification Number aka VIN number. Once a key code is pulled from the VIN number a car key can be cut.

If I change the battery in either the car or key fob do I have to reprogram the key fobs? No, The key fobs use non-volatile memory, meaning that they will never lose their programming if power to either the key fob itself or the module is lost.

After changing the batteries, if more than one key fob stops operating, deprogramming may be the cause. Some key fobs work with more than one car. The sequence of these keys alters which vehicle the key fob will access. Yours could unintentionally switch to an unprogrammed secondary state.

The cost of programming key fob typically ranges from as little as $50 to upwards of $200. This price variance largely depends on whether the key incorporates advanced technologies such as proximity features or requires more sophisticated programming tools.

If your car is equipped with onboard programming, you will be able to program a new transponder key or a keyless entry remote by yourself. If you own a newer vehicle, most likely it would not be equipped with onboard programming, and it will require a professional key programmer.

There is no other way to program keys to the vehicle then. You can either contact a local locksmith or key service to program them if they are able to or have it taken to the dealer.

How can I get my key fob programmed? ›

Dealer programming – In many cases, key fobs must be programmed by a dealership. They use specialized diagnostic tools to program the new key fob to your car. This method has a cost attached to it, but it may be unavoidable.

To program a replacement or single key, insert the key and turn the car on without powering the engine. Lock your doors from the inside. Then, hold the lock button on your key (with it still powering the car) and wait for a blinking red light. Your vehicle's key is reprogrammed when you see a blinking red light.

The most usual reason a transponder fails to work would be your battery. With every transponder key, there's a little battery which aids the communication with the car. Although these batteries are made to endure for a while sometimes, they will fail and run out of juice.