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Flip Key without Fob?
Fifty150 replied to BSJBSJ's topic in Alarms, Keyless Entry, Key Fobs & Remote Start
For some owners, this key chart will apply. I believe that this chart is about a decade old. Newer cars made in the last 10 years will have a different type of key. -
Flip Key without Fob?
Fifty150 replied to BSJBSJ's topic in Alarms, Keyless Entry, Key Fobs & Remote Start
Transponder keys have an RFID chip inside of the key. That is recognized by a reader near the ignition. It can be cloned. You can buy a key blank, copy your key for the physical lock tumblers, and then electronically clone the RFID of your key. The car will see both keys as the same key. There are different things that can be done with the electronic key identification by the car's passive anti theft system. With a Ford IDS computer, or a Snap On computer, it is possible to delete individual keys, delete all keys, program new keys, etc. Most dealerships, automotive locksmiths, and some independent mechanics, will know how to do this. In The USA, you have the right to repair. Key blanks and key fobs are easily found online, and in retail stores. Any hardware store or shoe repair shop can manually duplicate the cuts on a key. You can certainly buy a Ford IDS computer or a Snap On computer. Key clone tools are readily available from locksmith suppliers, and even on Amazon and eBay. -
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T1m reacted to a post in a topic: Internal electrical issue. Dash and instrument cluster not working.
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A lot of probabilities. Somebody needs to do an inspection. If you are not capable of performing your own diagnostics, then a good mechanic is needed. You don't want everyone online giving you wild guesses about the various computer modules which control different functions, the electrical relays and fuses, the wiring harnesses and connectors, squirrels and rats chewing on wires, water intrusion shorting out electronics............
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Physical fitment might be the easy part. Getting everything to plug in and work will be a lot harder. Maybe not even possible.
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Sounds like a fun project.
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Blower Fan Slows Down Until No Air Comes Out
Fifty150 replied to menacing_scarab's topic in Climate Control
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Fifty150 reacted to a post in a topic: Blower Fan Slows Down Until No Air Comes Out
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What kind of battery did you get?
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Fifty150 reacted to a post in a topic: hit 560K miles
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2010-2013 TC Bulkhead Barrier Webbing Net
Fifty150 replied to drum_buster's topic in Cargo, Hauling, Towing & Upfit Packages
Try checking with Ford. Maybe even your dealership. The parts counter guy may be able to find it on his computer. -
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Finally joined the club!
Fifty150 replied to mculbert's topic in Buying, Leasing, Ordering & Owner Impressions
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It all depends on lifestyle. Some people don't own any boots. One of my cousins only wears sneakers. Even in a suit. I "get it". Sneakers are made for comfort. Why wear shoes that hurt your feet? I only have 1 pair of athletic type shoes. I wear them for riding my bicycle, and when I go to the gym. Years ago, I made the "executive decision" that I was no longer wearing "shoes". Dress shoes. They didn't provide any ankle support. Leather bottom soles are useless for me, because I want traction. I added rubber bottoms to the leather soles, then eventually phased out my "shoes".
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When they first came on my radar, I was attracted to the stitch down construction and the single piece of leather used for the vamp. Most of the quality shoes use what is called a Goodyear welt to build the shoe. The upper part of the shoe, is stitched to a welt, which is stitched to the sole. In my small corner of the globe, Pacific NorthWest shoemakers use a process where the upper part of the shoe is directly stitched down to the sole. When The US military needed "rugged all terrain" footwear, the military boots were engineered using a stitch down construction. Most shoes are built from sewing together different pieces of leather for the vamp, toes, heels, shaft, etc. A single piece of leather is stronger. No worry of the shoe breaking stitches and bursting open at the seams. No chance of water leaking in through the stitches. A lot more expensive to cut big pieces of leather and trim, than to cut out a lot of small pieces and scraps. The double layer of leather construction, with a full leather lining, makes the shoe twice as thick. The double lasting process uses 2 layers of leather under the foot. Pacific NorthWest shoes such as Frank's, Nick's, and Wesco are literally a small fortune. I've always admired from afar. I just couldn't spend 2 weeks' wages. If you've never heard of Pacific NorthWest boots from The USA, don't look into them. You will wonder why every shoe isn't as well built. Then you will plot on selling blood plasma to raise money for a pair of shoes. The backstory is that I have South African relatives. That was how I heard of the brand. A relative was wearing a pair. But I never wanted to call long distance over the phone, to place an order at the factory, and then pay for shipping across the world. If I simply asked my cousins to pick up a pair, it would have been simpler. But I didn't want to burden my relatives with spending the equivalent of 2 weeks' wages, then paying for the shipping. As my relatives are generous to a fault, they would have declared it a gift, and would refuse my money. When the company got their world wide web commerce sites, I looked at them again. When they started stocking via Amazon, it became more viable. When Amazon had Prime Day and Black Friday....... I bought.
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The first was acquired last year. Black Friday. I liked them enough that I bought a second pair in July. I now have 3 pairs. The leather is thick, heavy, and stiff. They take a lot of breaking in. Not for those with delicate feet. Not for the "woke" crowd. Especially if you care about things like race relations, politics, sustainability of shipping consumer goods across the globe, etc. Due to the exchange rate of the Rand versus the Dollar, the sale price is on the low end for the quality of the product. Comparable quality could cost twice as much from other shoe companies. The most interesting thing is that they have a custom boot builder on the website. You can pick your own last, leather, sole, color, etc. They will custom build your boots to order. https://jimgreenfootwear.co.za/ https://jimgreenfootwear.com.au/ https://jimgreenfootwear.com/ https://jimgreenfootwear.co.uk/