Nonimouse Posted June 4, 2020 Share Posted June 4, 2020 A friend has an 07, Mk3 Ford Ranger (Mazda BT50). His key fob has died (not battery) Ford don't want to know - in fact he was told that there is no Mk3 Ranger Mazda are even worse - Mazda Swindon stated that 'Mazda don't sell pick up trucks in the UK, so this must be a grey import' He can get a new key fob off eBay. Any suggestions as to where he can get it programmed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BogMonster Posted June 4, 2020 Share Posted June 4, 2020 In my old job we had a Ford diagnostic system to do these and the system did more or less anything Ford including vehicles I had never heard of. I would have thought any competent independent that could do Ford diagnostics could help. It's probably the same as mine underneath - the old 2.5L turbo indirect injection Mazda-derived engine? Completely bombproof injector pump engine. Mine was a 2011 model but I think the UK models were on to a TDCI engine by then. Never actually had to program a new remote in my time so can't say for sure what the process is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nonimouse Posted June 4, 2020 Author Share Posted June 4, 2020 Just now, BogMonster said: In my old job we had a Ford diagnostic system to do these and the system did more or less anything Ford including vehicles I had never heard of. I would have thought any competent independent that could do Ford diagnostics could help. It's probably the same as mine underneath - the old 2.5L turbo indirect injection Mazda-derived engine? Completely bombproof injector pump engine. Mine was a 2011 model but I think the UK models were on to a TDCI engine by then. Never actually had to program a new remote in my time so can't say for sure what the process is. Yours will be a BT50 lump then. I'll suggest that he find a decent independent ford dealer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L19MUD Posted June 4, 2020 Share Posted June 4, 2020 Anyone that codes keys should be able to do this pretty easily. There are plenty of auto locksmith services that do this for a range of cars and these certainly won't be the most complex. Some you can do youself but I think the Rangers use the Mazda electronic system as opposed to Fords offering as a Transit can easily be coded yourself Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BogMonster Posted June 4, 2020 Share Posted June 4, 2020 8 minutes ago, Nonimouse said: Yours will be a BT50 lump then. I'll suggest that he find a decent independent ford dealer Yeah - you want somebody who knows how to do Ford diagnostics, rather than somebody who has been through a Ford training course! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daan Posted June 4, 2020 Share Posted June 4, 2020 1 hour ago, Nonimouse said: A friend has an 07, Mk3 Ford Ranger (Mazda BT50). His key fob has died (not battery) Ford don't want to know - in fact he was told that there is no Mk3 Ranger Mazda are even worse - Mazda Swindon stated that 'Mazda don't sell pick up trucks in the UK, so this must be a grey import' He can get a new key fob off eBay. Any suggestions as to where he can get it programmed? Is the spare key still present? In this case Timpson key cutters can do it. Check their website, as not all the outlets do remote kar keys. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peaklander Posted June 4, 2020 Share Posted June 4, 2020 Search for mobile auto locksmiths or similar. There are a lot about and at least before CV19 they responded very quickly and can usually give you an answer and price over the 'phone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeAK Posted June 4, 2020 Share Posted June 4, 2020 Hi, Might be worth having a look at Forscan https://forscan.org/home.html It does lots of what would normally be main dealer diagnostics and programming. I've used it for programming several Ford and Mazda keys as well as coding new ecu/modules etc. If you look at the website there's a fairly comprehensive list of whats supported on which models by the various versions. You use it with an ELM327 interface (ebay £10 - £20). Mike 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nonimouse Posted June 4, 2020 Author Share Posted June 4, 2020 1 hour ago, MikeAK said: Hi, Might be worth having a look at Forscan https://forscan.org/home.html It does lots of what would normally be main dealer diagnostics and programming. I've used it for programming several Ford and Mazda keys as well as coding new ecu/modules etc. If you look at the website there's a fairly comprehensive list of whats supported on which models by the various versions. You use it with an ELM327 interface (ebay £10 - £20). Mike do you know of one for VW? M2001 T4 needs a fob re-programme and main dealer want £370.00 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon_CSK Posted June 8, 2020 Share Posted June 8, 2020 On 6/4/2020 at 7:22 PM, Nonimouse said: do you know of one for VW? M2001 T4 needs a fob re-programme and main dealer want £370.00 I am with the RAC and as part of my cover is included key insurance which covers lost keys, stolen keys or broken keys. They replaced my P38 key last week because it disintegrated and my Discovery key last year because I lost it. Disco was through an auto locksmith the P38 was through the local main stealer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridgeFreezer Posted June 8, 2020 Share Posted June 8, 2020 2nd vote for Timpson here, they have the software & bits to do most cars and I trust them more than random ebayers even if it costs a bit more. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romahomepete Posted June 10, 2020 Share Posted June 10, 2020 Another vote for Timpson!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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