Bigmoe Posted July 15, 2014 Report Share Posted July 15, 2014 I have an aftermarket remote starter for my SEL. I don't need the remote style original key and it's bulky on my key ring. Can I buy a smaller chip key and program it? Are they an 80 bit key? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidE Posted July 23, 2014 Report Share Posted July 23, 2014 Yes and Yes. I bought a key on Ebay for a Ford Fusion for my mother in law, but it worked with my 13 Edge. Got it cut, programmed the keys as set forth in the manual and now have a working small key for under $10. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigmoe Posted July 25, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 25, 2014 Done. I bought a couple of Ford 80 bit chip keys and got them cut. Here's the programming method: - put an original key in and turn to ON, wait 1-10 seconds and turn off and remove. - repeat the same with second original key, within 10 seconds of removing 1st key. - insert new key, turn on and wait 1-10 seconds before turning off and removing. - security light will go on for 3 seconds to indicate success. I never noticed the security light but my door chime bonged a few times. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MICTIP Posted December 9, 2015 Report Share Posted December 9, 2015 Does the remote start button also work when following this procedure? I am looking at getting two new ones. I only have one key fob currently; is that an issue? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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