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Bob Lewit - 03 Sep 2005 01:43 GMT

Please help....

I bought my son a 97 V6 coupe--the single key that came with it works the
ignition ONLY! The keys do not unlock the doors, trunk or glove box--he has
to use the key fob to unlock the doors and trunk. Additionally, the
key-hole on the drivers door has been destroyed and will have to be
eventually replaced. What would be my best course of action to end up with
2 keys that operate the ignition and all the locks? Would like to end up
with up 2 fobs as well.

Thanks,

BOB

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SVTKate - 03 Sep 2005 03:27 GMT

Call a locksmith and ask him which would be better, to rekey the others or
the ignition.
I would bet a bunch of bucks that your car has been repoed before you owned
it.

As far as the fob, you can get on on Ebay.
A second key can be made as long as you have one that works with the car.

When you get it all together, post back and someone here can guide you with
the rest.

Good luck, and let us know what you work out!

Kate
98 Cbora Drop Top

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Steve Bell - 04 Sep 2005 23:21 GMT

Bob,

Kate's suggestions are the best approach. I am in the lock business myself
and I can tell you it would be a alot cheaper to go to a locksmith rather
than the Ford dealer. Sounds like the ignition lock was replaced and, I
would suggest changing the entire set of locks rather than rekey the
existing ones. New is always better. What area are you from? I might be able
to suggest a locksmith for you.

Steve

03, Cobra Drop Top

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