1997 Ford Expedition
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1997 Ford Expedition
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When a 1997 Ford Expedition key is done wrong, it doesn't just "kind of work." It fails. The engine might crank but not start. The remote might lock but not unlock. Or the key programs initially but the immobilizer rejects it after a drive cycle and you're stranded again.
A customer at the laundromat in Del Mar had a key made by another locksmith for her Expedition that stopped working after about eight days. It would start the car in the morning, then by evening the push-to-start would flash "key not detected." She thought the car had an electrical problem, but it didn't. The key had the wrong chip.
The other locksmith had used a generic transponder chip that was close but not exact. On Ford's PATS system, a close-but-wrong chip can pass the initial programming but fail after the car runs its deeper security verification. I used my VVDI2 to read what chip was actually in her bad key, confirmed it was incorrect, and programmed a new key with the right chip matched to her car's FCC ID . Her fob also had a weak CR2032 battery contributing to the intermittent issues, so I swapped that too.
The replacement I made has been working for months and cost her $95. Dealer would have charged $200. The difference between a key that works and a key that works for a week is the chip inside it.
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“Niv showed up, did his thing, and just like that I had two new keys for a fraction of what the dealership quoted. I have zero reservations recommending him to anyone who needs car keys replaced.”
“We had one broken key for our Honda Civic and one working key for our Lexus. Tim came out and cut three remote car keys at a great price. All keys worked perfectly. Professional, courteous, and highly recommended.”
“Tim was GREAT. I honestly swear he must have had my keys made before he even showed up. The entire process was insanely fast, from the initial phone call to having the keys in my hand. No one will beat the pricing, efficiency, or outstanding service.”
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