[Shotimes] Lost Ignition Key Replacement

[Chris "Zap"]

Out of curiosity, how is the car started without an ignition key?  I
couldn't get key information for my '95, which has a key that was cut really
bad and so it only works one way.  Also, the car has none of the original
paperwork (window sticker, key cards, etc.)  So I'm still trying to figure
out what to do to get a good key made.  I figure maybe someone could read
the key code from the lock cylinder to rekey a new cylinder (I've got the
classic spinning cylinder problem) and also cut a "perfect" key from that
keycode.  I believe to remove the lock cylinder you have to have the key
(duh) so you can't just replace it with a new AZ part at the cost of about
$25.  Speaking of which, does anyone know if the generic AZ replacements
work on the MTX due to the key-release switch or is there a special part
needed?

Chris
'95 Emerald Green MTX
Joy's '94 Moonlight Blue MTX
----- Original Message -----
From: "RF & Jo Tanner" <mjotann@concentric.net>
To: <Shotimes@autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, January 15, 2003 9:48 AM
Subject: [Shotimes] Lost Ignition Key Replacement


> Just bought a 89 SHO that does not have an ignition key. Locksmith wants
> a cost of  $100.00 to make a key
> which is a third of the cost of the car. Ford dealers say they have no
> records of VIN versus key code older
> than 96. Not that I am cheap, but only parsimonious in my hope to keep
> the costs down and my AWA happy.
> Anyone have an idea of how to get a key at a lower cost?
> Thanks in advance for any good and low cost ideas.
> R. F.
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