Flip Key Programing Problem.

[Jimbob]

Hi everyone

Recently I purchased a flip key for my BA, I have managed to get it cut and program the remote but when I follow the instructions that came with the remote to program the key to the car nothing happens. I have 2 keys plus the flip key. When I do what the instructions say the door locks do not cycle, Im not sure if im doing something wrong but no matter what I have tried it does not seem to go in to the learning mode that it is meant to.

Sit is the drivers seat with doors closed

Put the first coded key into the ignition & turn to the ACC position.

Turn this key to the OFF position & remove the key.

Within 5 seconds put the 2nd coded key into the ignition & turn this key to the ON position.

Turn this key back to the OFF position and remove the key.

The door locks will then cycle to indicate that the learning mode is active.

Within 5 seconds put the new 3rd or new key into the ignition & turn to the ON position.

The door locks will cycle 3 times to indicate the 3rd key has been trained , ensure you wait for the locks to finish cycling before turning the key to the OFF position.

Repeat this step for any following keys , The 4th key trained will cycle the locks 4 times, and so on. you can train up to a maximum of 8 keys.

I followed this and if I try and start the car with the key it cranks over then stalls, but if I start it with my other key let it run for 15 seconds then swap and try and start it with the flip key it starts, so im rather confused about what the problem is. Does anyone have suggestions about what I could try or will I need to take it to ford to get programmed?

Thanks

[Wenier]

sometimes the other key being near by is enough to keep the imobiliser off which could be why it works after starting with good key. The instructions do sound right off the top of my head, its all about the door locks cycling to get it to work.

remember key 1 to pos I on ignition key 2 to pos II on ignition (within 5secs) and then key 3 to pos II and it should be good.

[simmo]

when you put the third key in and turn it to the on position ive had on occasion had to wait up to 45 sec for the locks to cycle and programme the third key.also make sure your interior light globe is working and if you have an led int light put in a standard globe to programme the keythis can affect programming.the car cranking and stalling indicates the 3rd key is not programmed,the smartshield icon probably flashes rapidly aswell.as far as starting with another key and then swapping it and then starting with the new key it is possible to trick the bcm because it has recieved the go code from the old key and doesnt have time to reset before you have tried the new key

pm me if u still have probs

[Panda Eyes]

I had the same prob. took it to my tuner who did it in 5 mins...

[1600dave]

With the key, can any locksmith shop/kiosk in shopping center cut them?

[Tobey]

With the key, can any locksmith shop/kiosk in shopping center cut them?

Usually yes, but it depends on if you have two original keys or not. If you do you can program yourself, if you dont then if the locksmith has the right machine he can simply duplicate your original key.

[1600dave]

Usually yes, but it depends on if you have two original keys or not. If you do you can program yourself, if you dont then if the locksmith has the right machine he can simply duplicate your original key.

Awesome thanks! I have both factory keys, and a flip key, it just hasn't been cut yet.

[1600dave]

Managed to program it, worked the first time.

Now, before I break they key, how the hell do you get it apart to change the battery? I think it's nearly dead its not working too well.

[Jimbob]

when you put the third key in and turn it to the on position ive had on occasion had to wait up to 45 sec for the locks to cycle and programme the third key.also make sure your interior light globe is working and if you have an led int light put in a standard globe to programme the keythis can affect programming.the car cranking and stalling indicates the 3rd key is not programmed,the smartshield icon probably flashes rapidly aswell.as far as starting with another key and then swapping it and then starting with the new key it is possible to trick the bcm because it has recieved the go code from the old key and doesnt have time to reset before you have tried the new key

pm me if u still have probs

It was the led light, I put a normal globe in and it worked rightaway thanks for the tips simmo!