Need locksmith to program car key

[n8thegr8]

I just bought a 2010 Ford Escape and need to have a key copied and programmed. I got the blank key on Ebay, just need it cut and programmed. Dealer wants $65 to do it, a lock smith i called wanted $50. Both seemed a bit steep to me. Anyone know of a place in OKC that'll do it cheaper?

 

[dennishoddy]

The ace hardware store in Ponca is doing what you need now.
Wonder if all of the Ace stores are into that now?
Might call and check in your area

 

[smcgee10]

Try Premier Diesel. I think they have the equipment to program Ford keys. Adam is a good guy to deal with.

http://www.pdiesel.com/

 

[OKNewshawk]

Believe it or not, your local Walmart may just do it, though it might be for keys purchased there only. Have you checked online to see if there are DIY key programming instructions?

 

[POKE1911]

I hope you find a cheaper price, but that seems about right. Most for shops charge 1/2 hour labor. The thing is they have to hook up a computer to the cars computer and program all keys at the same time.

 

[n8thegr8]

Thanks, I'll check out the Walmart/Ace angle. There is a DIY approach, but it requires 2 programmed keys, and I only got 1 with the car .

 

[jw405]

You might check Ed Holmes in Edmond, the dealer wanted $200 for my key and he charged me $65 for they key and programming

 

[n8thegr8]

Checked out the walmart/Ace route, turns out they use special keys that they can copy an existing code into, so that's a no go. Found another locksmith though that'll do it for $25, which is more within my perception of reasonable!

 

[bulbboy]

Need to do this for my daughters jeep. Last time I checked at a locksmith it was over $200.

 

[bettingpython]

You need someone to cut the key, provided you have one key that is already programmed then you can program the new one into the system. The factory owners manual for both my truck an d my wife's GT contains the directions on how to do it.

You should be able to get directions on line if you don't have the owners manual