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I have a 2003 Ford excursion and somebody tried to steal it and break the ignition my key won't work for it and they also broke the transponder module is there anyway to get around that please help

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No way to get around any of that. New ignition parts from the dealer and a new key . Extra keys are dealer only since they have chips imbedded in them and need the key code read from the diagnostic port on the vehicle.

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  • Posted on Feb 13, 2009

SOURCE: Immobiliser transponder not working

hi the transponder is the chip in the key my car is the same its the red bit on the key.... and there is a reciver around the ignition barrel where the key go's to start the car its a black circle with 3 or 4 wire's runing to it you can't by pass this but i have been told that some are made with an external P.A.T.S system (Immobiliser system ) but same are built in tio the e.c.u if its external it might be poss to bypass im also so sure you can buy a key coder off the net try googleing it i hope this is a help to you ......

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Apr 21, 2009

SOURCE: 2001 Ford Expedition: inexpensive new ignition (transponder) key?

the old keys or another expedition key can be reprogrammed to your vehicle, the only thing is you would have to change the lock cylinder to match the key or swap the ignition from another expedition with that has the key

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  • Posted on May 23, 2009

SOURCE: need to program a new transponder key with 2 working keys

insert one key and turn on quickly insert second key and turn on then off and same for the third new key if the third programmed correctly the theft light should be on steady not blinking

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  • Posted on Jun 25, 2009

SOURCE: 2003 ford excursion air conditioner not cooling at low engine RPM

I HAVE A 2003 6.L FORD EXCURSION WITH ABOUT 90K MILES WITH NO AIR CONDITIONING. WHAT IS THE PROBLEM?

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  • Posted on Dec 06, 2010

SOURCE: MY 2002 FORD FOCUS SE GOT BROKEN INTO AND SOMEBODY

take the chip out of the old key and fit it into the new key if possible ,if not then tape old key behind the shroud next to transponder and it will work till you can get the new keys programmed in the dealer ,now on some of these older models but dont quote me ,if you put the new key in the ignition and open and close the doorlock with the original key it will programme the new key but this may only be on europeon models alicantecoli_8.png

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The PATS uses a specially encoded ignition key. Each encoded ignition key contains a permanently installed electronic device called a transponder. Each transponder contains a unique electronic identification code out of over 18 billion, billion combinations.
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