I have a 2004 Mustang Convertible. I have only 1 keyless remote. Do I
have to go to the dealer to get another copy. I want to have a spare.
Any help is appreciated. Thanks. Can I buy some remotes on ebay and
let the "dealer" program for me as this may be cheaper than buying the
remote from a dealer on ebay. Thanks for help.
Duke
Robert A. Plourde Jr. - 14 Feb 2006 15:40 GMT
I don't know if this also applies to the Mustang at all, but, I got a remote
for my girls Jeep Liberty off ebay for $12.00 and it came with instructions
on how to program it. I had to program her original remote and the new
remote together but, after following the instructions, both remotes worked
pefectly.
The dealer wanted $75.00 for the remote plus an hourly rate to program it.
I saved a ton of money.
> I have a 2004 Mustang Convertible. I have only 1 keyless remote. Do I
> have to go to the dealer to get another copy. I want to have a spare.
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> Duke
KJ.Kate - 14 Feb 2006 21:11 GMT
I bought spare remotes for my 98 Cobra on Ebay but if I recall correctly
they had to be programmed by the $tealership.
Like Robert said the remotes are expensive retail, but you can save some
money online. You might ask one of the sellers if it comes with destructions
for programming. I know that KEYS are easy enough.
KJKate
:I don't know if this also applies to the Mustang at all, but, I got a remote
: for my girls Jeep Liberty off ebay for $12.00 and it came with instructions
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RT - 15 Feb 2006 02:34 GMT
>I have a 2004 Mustang Convertible. I have only 1 keyless remote. Do I
>have to go to the dealer to get another copy. I want to have a spare.
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>Duke
I second EBAY for this. WAY cheaper. You might be able to program the
remote yourself. Do a search on Google.
Carfan - 15 Feb 2006 18:50 GMT
If you only have one remaining key, the security system will have to be
reprogrammed at the Ford dealership to delete the previous program, and put
in a new one, while at the same time programming the new keys. If you had
two, you could have done it by yourself.
>I have a 2004 Mustang Convertible. I have only 1 keyless remote. Do I
> have to go to the dealer to get another copy. I want to have a spare.
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> Duke
TM - 16 Feb 2006 02:19 GMT
Programming the remotes is independent of the number of keys you have. You
only use one key during programming of the remotes. I agree you need two
keys to program a third key.
> If you only have one remaining key, the security system will have to be
> reprogrammed at the Ford dealership to delete the previous program, and
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duke1234@gmail.com - 16 Feb 2006 04:42 GMT
I do only have 1 key. Which I have to go to dealer to get another key
made. Apparenty, there is no choice it seems. But I will try the
above methods for my keyless remotes.. Thanks
TM - 16 Feb 2006 00:32 GMT
You should try to match the numbers on the back of the remote with the one
you're buying. Some will interchange, but I don't have the list in front of
me. The programming procedure is in your owners manual. It's basically:
1) Have all remotes with you
2) Sitting in the car, key the ignition on and off eight times in rapid
succession. The door locks will cycle once as confirmation
3) Hit one button on each remote you wish to program.
Caution: It's advisible to do this out of sight of the neighboors. It's
possible for anyone nearby to program their remote to open your car if they
key it at the right time.
Also, this is a good procedure to go through if you suspect a previous owner
may have retained a remote to your car as it resets all remotes and renders
them useless on your car.
>I have a 2004 Mustang Convertible. I have only 1 keyless remote. Do I
> have to go to the dealer to get another copy. I want to have a spare.
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> Duke
Chuck - 21 Feb 2006 22:15 GMT
Turn ignition from OFF to RUN 8 times in 10 seconds leaving it in the run
position on the 8th time. The door locks will cycle lock/unlock to let you
know you entered programming mode. Hit any button on the remote and the
locks should cycle again to indicate it recieved a signal. Press any button
on the next remote to program it, when done turn car off, locks will cycle
again. Entering programming mode erases all remotes on the car so you need
program any old remotes along with any new ones at the same time. This only
works for factory installed systems and NOT dealer installed units.
>I have a 2004 Mustang Convertible. I have only 1 keyless remote. Do I
> have to go to the dealer to get another copy. I want to have a spare.
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> Duke