key

jimdrechsler · 12-04-2004, 04:32 PM

ok, i have aquestion, however it isnt about my stang, but rather a 98 explorer i bought -eddie bauer. i figure everyone here is so knowledgable about cars that you may be able to help. i want to havea key made, but the dealer it will cost 75 bux becaseu they need to hook it up to the computer blah blah blah. i tried to hgave one made for 3 bux, but it didnt work. it would crank, but not turn over. is there any other possibility or alternative before spending 75 bux on a freaking key??? thanks,

jim

KiltedBanshees93GT · 12-05-2004, 04:09 PM

Sorry, but I think you're screwed. If the thing has an electronic key you will need to have them "program" it for your ignition. They joys of technology.
J

12-04-2004, 04:32 PM	#1
jimdrechsler Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Posts: 167	key ok, i have aquestion, however it isnt about my stang, but rather a 98 explorer i bought -eddie bauer. i figure everyone here is so knowledgable about cars that you may be able to help. i want to havea key made, but the dealer it will cost 75 bux becaseu they need to hook it up to the computer blah blah blah. i tried to hgave one made for 3 bux, but it didnt work. it would crank, but not turn over. is there any other possibility or alternative before spending 75 bux on a freaking key??? thanks, jim __________________ OLD CAR-89 lx convt- Flowtech II headers, H-pipe, 2 1/2 "flowmasters- pulleys- 3.73's, ripper shifter- ram air- Best 1/4 mile time- a measley 14.2 at 98.6 PRESENT CAR- 90 LX BBK long tubes, h-pipe with cats, flowmasters. 3.55's holley systemax II kit- 70 mm TB 30#injectors, jacobs ignition, black magic fan, 180 thermostat, 75 shot of NOS- NITTO DR'S STREET TIRE BEST RUNS 1/4 mile13.2 @112 w/ NOS 2.17 60' 13.5 @103 2.1 60' *new time with Dr's 12.8 at 111 w/ 75 shot

12-05-2004, 04:09 PM	#2
KiltedBanshees93GT Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Pigeon Forge Tn Posts: 611	Re: key Sorry, but I think you're screwed. If the thing has an electronic key you will need to have them "program" it for your ignition. They joys of technology. J __________________ ____________ '66 Mustang Coupe- AKA "Lenore" on disability for a (long) bit '93 GT Mostly stock AKA "Fawkes" Rice Haters Club Member #239 "I find your lack of faith...disturbing." "Every normal man must be tempted at times to spit on his hands, hoist the black flag, and begin to slit throats." H. L. Mencken