Why are my Ford Focus keys not working?

I bought a used Ford Focus about a week ago. After buying it it has just been standing on my parking space unused, but now it won’t open with any of my keys in any way! Have tried both keys in both driver and passenger doors but nothing at all happens when the key is turned. Have also tried changing battery in the key, but remote won’t work either.

Can you unlock the front door of a Focus Mk1?

It should be possible in all circumstances to unlock the front door locks manually. The key barrel in each door is mechanically connected to the lock. There is no electrical power needed at all to unlock the car manually. I personally expect the locks and/or keys to be worn out. The focus MK1/MK1.5 has Tibbe locks and keys.

How many Tibbe keys does the Focus Mk1 have?

The focus MK1/MK1.5 has Tibbe locks and keys. Tibbe locks and keys are known to wear out relatively quick. Tibbe keys are hexagonically shaped and have 6 (or in some cases 8) surfaces that are machined to a certain angle. Each surface can be machined to 3 possible angles.

Can a double click open the driver’s side door?

Yup, if the fob opens the other doors with the double click you could have problems with the driver’s side lock. Key locks don’t get used often, might even start working with some lube if the key is correct. Car was bought brand new so locks being switched is unlikely. The key turns from vertical to almost horizontal when turned in both directions.

What is the problem with the front door lock on a Ford Focus?

It is the front passenger side door. The door lock is in the lock position. It will not release with the key, door lock or manualy. Give me a solution then we will talk compensation. passenger side front door. Door lock in lock position. Will not unlock with key, either unlock switch or manually.

What to do if your door won’t open with a key?

If it won’t open with the key go in from another door and release the lock from the inside of the offending door. Most times when the door lock breaks or jams you can’t remove the door panel inside enough to reach the lock mechanism. This is when you’ll either need a experienced thief or a locksmith. Do I get anything for this?

What happens when the door handle on a focus breaks?

There is a white plastic clip within the interior handle mechanism that holds a metal pushrod of sorts. It’s prone to cracking/breaking. Once it’s broken the pushrod is disengaged from the outer handle.

Where is the lock on the front door?

How to program Ford Focus keyless entry fob?

Turn the ignition from OFF to RUN 4 times within 6 seconds. Turn the ignition OFF. The system will chime to confirm programming mode. Within 20 seconds, press any button on first keyless remote. The system will chime once to confirm programming.

Do you need electrical power to unlock a Ford Focus?

There is no electrical power needed at all to unlock the car manually. I personally expect the locks and/or keys to be worn out. The focus MK1/MK1.5 has Tibbe locks and keys.

How to fix remote key lock on Ford Focus?

Key in the ignition and turn it from 0 to 3 but without starting the engine 3 times quickly. It will then beep. Then u can press lock on your fob and both keys will work. Was this answer helpful? Moving key 3 or more times from 0 to 2 position in ignition lock helped – then somewhere in position 1 I heard the BEEP and pressed unlock and lock

Why is my Ford Focus remote not working?

The second-generation (Mk 2) Ford Focus was launched in 2004 as a three- and five-door hatchback and an estate variant. Remote of my key is not working i.e. automatic locking of the car using remote is not working. Have changed battery and also done the procedure mentioned in user manual

What to do if your Ford FOB does not work?

Check your fob battery to make sure that it does not need replacement. If your battery dies, you can use the center console to “read” the key even without a good battery. Try using your secondary key to start the car. Do not use the backup key as it will only open the doors and the glove box.

How does the remote fob work on a Ford?

The remotes work on a preprogrammed radio signal that transmits to a receiver inside the vehicle. It is possible for the remote to lose its program, which will render it useless. In this event, you will need to reprogram the fob to once again communicate with your Ford.

Is there a lock button on a Ford Focus?

I tried to search for this thread topic here but couldn’t find it. New Ford cars like the Focus Mk3 and current Fiesta don’t have individual physical door lock switches on each door like on the older models, they rely on the central lock button on the dash.

Can a car door be opened with a dead battery?

In this article, we will show you how you can open the door or the trunk on a Ford with a dead battery. This is necessary if the car battery has died and you need to manually open the car to access the car battery in your Ford. How to open a door Ford with a dead battery?

Why is my key not working on my focus?

Might start by getting in through the trunk to open the doors from the inside. Don’t know right now if the car battery is even OK, or if it’s connections are good. total loss of electrical power is even a slight possibility. (door half unlocked when it died and then the key doesn’t work either?

Is the battery in my Ford FOB dead?

My dad tested the battery I originally had in the fob and it was in fully working order, so it was not dead. Does anyone know what might be the problem? I’m lazy and prefer locking the car with the remote buttons on my key rather than using the key hole

Why does my Ford Fiesta key fob stop working?

I am having a similar problem with my MK7 fiesta key fob but unfortunately there does appear to be some damage to the PCB inside of it which is most likely why it has stopped working. It still starts the car and unlocks the door manually but wont work remotely.

How do you unlock the driver’s door on a Ford Focus?

– remote does not unlock driver door but all passanger doors unlock. So I crawl in and manually unlock the driver door. From the inside I can lock/unlock all doors by manually pressing the button on the driver side trim. – when remote is pressed, all passenger doors lock then immediately unlock, but no noise on the driver door.

Is there a remote central locking solution for a Ford Focus?

This solution worked for me i have a 2000 (x reg) 2.0 ford focus and the remote central locking didn’t work and the doors intermittently opened after manually opening the drivers door. did as instructed in the above posts now everything is back to normal, thanks for the useful information.

Why is the door handle on my Ford Focus not working?

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Why are the doors on my Ford Focus not opening?

Yes it could be a safety issue but if the doors won’t open from the inside that would suggest it’s a failure on the lock. If you have a garage then this works better…

What to do when your key won’t turn in the ignition?

If you can get the key to turn once DO NOT TAKE THE KEY OUT OF THE IGNITION. Rather, when you are done driving just turn the key to the LOCK position and leave it in the ignition, use your second key to lock the doors and throw a coat over the steering column to hide the fact that the key is in the ignition.

Why is my Ford Focus key not turning in?

As it turned out, the problem was the lock cylinder, not the key. An external bar had railed to retract, causing the cylinder to be permanently locked in place. A locksmith “We do 5 or 6 of these Ford Focus ignitions a week” replaced the cylinder with an aftermarket part and even threw in a new coded key for $330 CAN.

Why does my car key not turn in?

A very common reason a car key won’t turn in the ignition is that the keyway of the ignition cylinder is a little jammed up. Just lubricating the lock may be enough to solve your issue.

What’s the problem with the 2002 Ford Focus?

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Why is the Ford Focus not being recalled?

Ford refuses to recall because it is not a safety issue. It is if someone has a heart attack or a stroke because of the stress of being stranded in the middle of nowhere or because it is over 100 degrees and you can’t walk to a phone or turn on the air conditioner. not everyone has a cell phone.

Why is my Ford Focus not opening the bonnet?

Was in the process of replacing one of the headlights on my Focus and took the existing bulb out to take to Halfords to get a replacement. Now I can’t get the bonnet open at all. Turning the key doesn’t release the bonnet and appears to do nothing.

Why does the bonnet catch on my Ford Focus not open?

Re: Bonnet catch on ford focus wont open turned key as… Pig of a job but you will need to get a long screwdriver up from underneath and release the second click (safety release) You can’t post conmments that contain an email address. When reversing my 206 Ford Focus The Battery on the dash board comes on then goes off.

Can You Help Me with my Ford Focus?

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Why does my Ford Focus not start up?

Also: Check to see if your brake lights light up when you press the brakes. If they do, then the problem is with the actuator in the shifter. There is an actuator in the shifter that whenever you press the brakes, it’s activated and allows the car to be shifted.

How do you put a Ford Focus in gear?

Use something like a pair of tweezers or a small flat head screwdriver and pop out that cover. That should expose your shift lock over ride button. Just press that button as you are trying to put the car in gear, that should allow you to put the car in gear 55 people found this helpful.

What to do if your Ford car won’t start?

Therefore, if the car is winding over, but not firing up, then you can be certain you don’t have a Ford car key problem. However, if it won’t even try and start, then the key is worth looking at. There is an immobiliser light on early Fords. It’s always red and it’s normally a red dot, or a red padlock symbol.

Can a Ford car key stop the car from starting?

It depends on what type of Ford you have. If it’s an older style key, like the one below, in fifteen years, we’ve very rarely seen a Ford car key problem that stops the car starting. The transponder chips are excellent quality.

How do you open the hood on a Ford Focus?

Insert the key behind the Ford logo on the grille, turn counter clockwise to release the lock and then clockwise to release the safety catch. The bonnet / hood will then open up. Please be safe. Always use supporting bar when carrying out any works or service under the hood.

What does the remote key fob on a Ford do?

by Allen Moore. The remote entry fob from Ford Motor Company is a convenience device that allows you to lock or unlock your Ford’s doors from a distance without a key. The remotes work on a preprogrammed radio signal that transmits to a receiver inside the vehicle.

What should I do if my key fob is not reset?

Make sure that you have all the fobs for this vehicle before continuing, as any fobs that are not reprogrammed at this time will not work with the vehicle until they are reprogrammed with the other fobs. Lock and unlock the doors from the door lock master switch on the driver door.

Why is my Remote key not working on my Ford Focus?

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Why are my Ford Focus keys not working?