Replacing Ford Key Replacement Key UK
If you have lost your car key and require an alternative then you've come to the right place. Auto Pro Locksmiths will replace any type car key or fob. Our skilled technicians can also repair any key including Proximity and IA keys. We'll get your vehicle back on the road swiftly and safely.
(Image: https://www.thekeylab.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/IMG-2077-e1658747318588-1024x823.jpg)HU101 blade profile key
Ford vehicles are equipped with the HU101 blade profile key. This type of key for ford was introduced in 2004 and was replaced by the Tibbe style. The HU101 keys are more secure than the Tibbe lock, which was able to be stolen by thieves. It is still in use on the majority of ford keyfob models today. However the Fiesta uses a slightly different type of profile key. The profile key for the Fiesta HU162T has a similar blade as the Fiesta, but it has a milled track running through the middle. The profile key differs in terms of the distance and the depth between each cut, but the most significant difference lies in the shape.
For the most secure fitting, it is recommended that you visit your local locksmith to cut your key's profile. To make sure that the new key fits into the shell, the key blade's profile must be cut. If the new key isn't working this means that the transponder chip isn't transferred. In such cases it is possible that a locksmith will be able to replace the transponder chips.
In recent years, Ford has added more features to its keys. The first Ford model came with a remote locking device. The remotes came with three buttons, which allowed the driver the ability to lock and unlock their car remotely without using the keys.
Intelligence Access (IA), important
An Intelligence Access key (IA) lets you start your ford remote key replacement car from inside the vehicle without opening the door. This new type of key comes with an internal transmitter within the head of the plastic key. This transmitter lets you control the vehicle's remote start system as well as power locks. You can also lock and unlock your vehicle from outside using the system by pressing the sensor on the driver's door for a half-second.
The key to proximity
You've come to the right place for a replacement Ford key. Lock Surgeon stocks thousands of Ford keys. We also sell Ford proximity keys, remotes, and key fobs. All keys can be used in conjunction with your car's key fob as well as lock.
A Ford proximity key is compatible with your car's keyless ignition system and keyless entry systems. The key communicates with the vehicle using radio waves. When you drive by within a predetermined distance the proximity key will open or lock the doors , and then start the engine. It is also possible to use the key as a spare, since it doesn't require batteries. This makes it simple to use as a spare , and can be repaired or replaced if needed.