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> Anyone know of mailing lists devoted to hacking/understanding the
> electrical systems of cars?
No,
But after my bill at the Ford dealer last Friday, I'm ready for
such a list.
Simple problem: need additional key and remote door unlock module
for Windstar van
WOW! End result $190!
Electronic key: ~$45
Remote: ~$55
1hr labor to program: $75
tax
Maybe the electronic key will keep the car from being stolen,
but when it's stolen at least my insurance has a deductable
limit. Couple of keys, and I'm better off if someone steals
the van!
The parts cost is a grumble, with good old supply and demand
pushing up what ought to cost less. But when I'm forced to
pay for an hour's shop time to make a replacement key work, it's
a bit much. The owners manual gives a complex process (key on/off
multiple times, insert new key with x sec, etc) to activate a
new key, but says it's only valid if you have both original
keys (I don't). I asked the dealer if I could do the process
myself, and they said only if I had access to Ford's master
computer system (???).
Any one know a way around this? I spent awhile searching on
the Internet, but didn't find anything.
Thanks,
Joe
flake@a3115jmf.atl.hp.com
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