Ford Key ( 3 button original )

[R222 USH]

Hi all, My Ford Key does not work, ie lock-unlock- open boot. does this just mean i need a new internal circuit board? and does this have to be from Ford? also how does this reprogramme ( with Ford? ) My key obviously reads within the ignition else ide thought my car would not start ( Immobiliser ) Key battery has been changed.

[Jondee84]

Not 100% sure about the RS. Can't see why it would be different from normal Mk1 Focus

[Nick]

Have you changed the battery?
The PATS immobiliser is coded separately from the remote operation so if the battery goes it will still start the car, it works via a transponder.

Try changing the battery, if that doesn't work you may need to recode the remote with the new battery, you do this by inserting the key into the ignition, turning to and from position 2/3 multiple times until a bong is heard, then press a button on the remote to complete, it should confirm with another bong. The remote operation should then work.

Let me know how you get on.

Apologies if repeating what that youtube video is, I can't view it on this device.

Regards,
Nick

[Jondee84]

Yeh Nick, the YouTube video only realy gives info on the last part of what you said.
So the part about the battery etc is worth giving a go if the programing doesn't work I reckon.

[R222 USH]

Have you changed the battery?
The PATS immobiliser is coded separately from the remote operation so if the battery goes it will still start the car, it works via a transponder.

Try changing the battery, if that doesn't work you may need to recode the remote with the new battery, you do this by inserting the key into the ignition, turning to and from position 2/3 multiple times until a bong is heard, then press a button on the remote to complete, it should confirm with another bong. The remote operation should then work.

Let me know how you get on.

Apologies if repeating what that youtube video is, I can't view it on this device.

Regards,
Nick

Ive put new battery and also done the ignition process few weeks ago and didnt work, i could try again, my key starts the car fine its the buttons that dont work, locking / unlocking etc Nick :-(

[Tyler5990]

With my old 1.8 focus I had a problem like this in the winter where the buttons wouldn't work and I found out it was a central locking motor that was sticking. It was fine in the warmer months and it wouldn't stick but come winter it would stick and the buttons wouldn't work. It may be worth checking.

[R222 USH]

Im going to order a new Ford 3 button key From Ford as like to get things right, goin bloody cost me i bet tho

[R222 USH]

its now come in at £167, supplied and coded :-(

[Jondee84]

Do you know the part no. for future reference mate?

[R222 USH]

Do you know the part no. for future reference mate?

its just standard Ford 3 button key

[Nick]

Sounds like the fob is knackered unfortunately :(

[R222 USH]

Sounds like the fob is knackered unfortunately :(

it still registers with the ignition tho, prob the buttons bit knackered

[Nick]

it still registers with the ignition tho, prob the buttons bit knackered

The fob can be completely broken as the PATS receiver is separate, so it will always start the car. :)

[R222 USH]

Thanks for that Nick, i feel a bit more at eese now