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I changed the batteries in the key of my car but didn`t realise till after there was a time limit of 15 seconds and now it needs recoding. Do
any of you know how to do it? I can get the red light on by turning the ignition on for a few seconds but i don`t know what to do after that.

This item was edited on Monday, 18th November 2002, 08:32

checked with a mate in the motor industry (alfa romeo/fiat/nissan), he reckons it could be an expensive visit to a ford dealership, sorry.

I could be wrong but im sure when i had a similer problem, we did take it to the garage but i think all they did was with the Red key open the car with the red key and start it, switch it off and then immediatly put the non working key into the ignition and start the car with it.

Sorry should have added i can start the car with the key, i just can`t lock it or open it with the remote control. I`ve been told there is a sequence where you put the key in the ignition to turn on the red light on the dash which i did then take the key out, get out the car, shut the door, point the key at the door then press the open and close buttons in a sequence which will recode the remote, but i don`t know the sequence. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks for the previous answers.

I`m not certain, but if you look in the handbook I think the code and sequence should be in there. It involves turning the key in the drivers lock so many time to the left or right in sequence to the code. For example, left, right, right, right left etc, etc.

Mark.

What you need to do is insert the NON REMOTE KEY - ie: the ordinary key into the ingition and turn on the ignition 4 times in about 10 secs - you will hear a single beep - once you hear this press a key on the remote key and another beep will be heard.

That should recode your remote key.

Remove the other key from the ignition and that should be it - if you have the manual for the car it details the method in there.

Cheers,
MikeyB

I`ve tried all the methods mentioned but non off them seem to work, looks like a trip to Ford. Thanks for all the help though.

Hi Gazab,
It depends on whether you have an InfraRed remote (pre 97 I think) or radio controlled.
So, either:

For IR:
From Alan Dempster in uk.rec.cars.maintenance newsgroup

* Open drivers` window and close door. Perform this operation from
OUTSIDE the vehicle.
* Turn key to position I (Radio Only) until security light in clock stays
ON
* Take out key. Hold close to door sensor, with IR transmitter pointing
straight at the door sensor.
* Press and HOLD DOWN one of the two key buttons until the red LED
in the key flashes.
* KEEP this button held down, and press the other FIVE TIMES whilst
holding the first button down
* RELEASE both buttons TOGETHER at the end of the fifth "stroke"
* OBSERVE that the LED on the KEY and the CLOCK flash
SIMULTANEOUSLY, confirming the data exchange between the car
and the key.
* Put the keys back into the car, turn to position II (Ignition etc on)
but do not start engine.
* Wait for five seconds.
* REMOVE keys, and attempt to lock vehicle with remote locking.

If this works, then all is well. If not, there is a more serious fault that
MAY be cleared by disconnection and reconnection of the central locking
multi-plug in above the driver`s footwell. Personally, I have never had to
resort to this.
NB: This procedure is only appropriate for early Mk.II versions of the
Mondeo.

Oliver - This worked fine for my oct 96 mondeo diesel

For Radio Controlled
From Graeme Taylor - same newsgroup

If remote is radio controlled. disconnect centre plug at alarm control unit
located under drivers side of steering wheel multiplug colours green and
blue. when reconnected will hear door locks operating.

turn key in ignition to on position and accessory position four times within
8 seconds finishing up in accessory position alarm LED should light
constantly.

press any of the remote buttons until LED flashes and then stays on, turn
ignition on and then off. key should now operate


Hope this helps.

Oliver

Thanks Oliver, tried the IR code and it worked first time.