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Old 01-10-2013, 09:51 PM
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I bought an 07 FX4 Screw 2 weeks ago and the previous owner only had 1 key and remote for it. I didn't realize how big of a deal it was until I started hearing how expensive the keys and programming were from a dealer!

I knew better than to go through the dealer, so I went on eBay and got a brand new remote fob plus 2 transponder keys that will start the truck for $15 shipped. I then took the truck and keys to a local locksmith who cut and programmed the keys and remote for $20.

So for a grand total of $35 I got an extra remote and 2 transponder keys all brand new, cut and programmed!

If anyone is sitting on 1 key and doesn't want to pay an arm and a leg for extras, I highly recommend going this route.
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Originally Posted by jgd2305
I bought an 07 FX4 Screw 2 weeks ago and the previous owner only had 1 key and remote for it. I didn't realize how big of a deal it was until I started hearing how expensive the keys and programming were from a dealer!

I knew better than to go through the dealer, so I went on eBay and got a brand new remote fob plus 2 transponder keys that will start the truck for $15 shipped. I then took the truck and keys to a local locksmith who cut and programmed the keys and remote for $20.

So for a grand total of $35 I got an extra remote and 2 transponder keys all brand new, cut and programmed!

If anyone is sitting on 1 key and doesn't want to pay an arm and a leg for extras, I highly recommend going this route.
Thats an awesome deal! I'm in the same boat, just purchased two keys and an additional remote from ebay. Did you use a chain store locksmith, or an independent shop? Guess I need to start making phone calls and see who can get it done the cheapest.
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Originally Posted by 1stTruckGuy
Thats an awesome deal! I'm in the same boat, just purchased two keys and an additional remote from ebay. Did you use a chain store locksmith, or an independent shop? Guess I need to start making phone calls and see who can get it done the cheapest.
I used an independent local shop, I think you have the right idea, call around and see who does it and find a good price.
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Is it possible to to program a remote without having even 1 remote? I was in the same situation where it came with one key, but made them give me an extra key as part of the deal. But literally a key and no remote, and the original key also has no remote
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You can program fobs without another, search the Internet for instructions , should be pretty easy
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I only got one key and remote!!! This is news to me! I have been looking around and it would be somewhere between $100-$200 for new keys/remotes. I'll have to start looking into this
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Here is the one I bought off ebay, free shipping. I'll call around this weekend and see who has the best deal for programming.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/380529923437...witem=&vxp=mtr
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Originally Posted by 1stTruckGuy
Here is the one I bought off ebay, free shipping. I'll call around this weekend and see who has the best deal for programming.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/380529923437...witem=&vxp=mtr
That's the exact item I bought as well.
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I bought my 07 screw from a dealer and they tried selling it to me with one key........I said no way...........cost them $200 to have one cut and programmed!
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I am in the same boat and have been looking into this. Has anybody tried the all-in-one key/fob that are on ebay?


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