Mercury Key Replacement Houston Texas

23-12-2024 - We would like to welcome you to OkeyDoKeyLocksmith! Did you lost or broken the key to your Mercury? Do you want to duplicate transponder key, high security or fob remote? Googling for an economical and convenience key replacement services?

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Furthermore, we can solve all your Mercury ignition, locks and key concerns.

Does Mercury use transponder keys?

PATS 1 transponder keys

The use of Securilock electronic keys established in 1996 for the Mustang and Taurus. The first three years the PATS was an optional component on few models.

Mercury models using PATS 1

• 1996-1997 Mercury Sable (optional)
• 1998 Mercury Mystique LS

PATS 1 transponder keys

From year 1996 Mercury use the electronic PATS with an encrypted transponder chips.

Mercury models using PATS 2

• Mercury Cougar 99+
• Mercury Monterey 04-06
• Mercury Sable 98+
• Mercury Montego 05-07
• Mercury Mystique 99+
• Mercury Grand Marquis 98+
• Mercury Milan 06+
• Mercury Mariner 05+
• Mercury Marauder 03
• Mercury Mountaineer 98+

Why does Mercury use transponder keys?

The PATS (passive anti-theft system) key uses radio frequency technology to identify and deter a car theft. The "passive" in the name means that the system requires no activity from the driver.

How does Mercury transponder and immobilizer work?

Mercury PATS system uses a chip in the head of the key and an immobiliser inside the vehicle. The key programmed with a unique identifying code from a possible 18 billion combinations. When the key turned in the ignition, the ECU sends out a RF signal to the transponder in the key. The key chip then returns a unique RF signal to the ECU. If the immobiliser recognize the code, the vehicle will start.

Can I program a duplicate Mercury key by yourself?

Duplicate PATS 1 keys may be done using a simple on-board procedure, as long as you have one functional key. For the PATS 2 and E-PATS key you must have two existing keys to make an additional key onboard. If you don't have at least 2 keys, the new keys must be programmed using dedicated diagnostic equipment.

How to duplicate Mercury keys and remotes?

Every new Mercury car assembled with two cut and program keys. If owner have both keys (one key with PATS 1), up to 8 spare keys made by a convenient dashboard procedure. This method make sure that only the real owner with both original keys can make a supplemental key.

If you are missing one passive theft system key, to duplicate a key the ECU requires reprogramming. You have to go to a locksmith or to the dealer-ship to reproduce another key. Basically you better always keep 3 PATS 2 keys around or at least 2 PATS 1 keys.

Mercury key duplication onboard

If you have working keys, to construct a supplemental key use the steps below:

1. Online key cutting - Buy a cut key on the internet.
2. Go on Google Map and type 'locksmith store' in the search box to find a local locksmith who can cut and program your key
3. Follow the steps below to program the key yourself
4. Insert the 1st working key into the ignition key-hole and turn it to the ON state (Don’t start the engine).
5. Watch the immobilizer turn on (red light) and goes off, turn the key back OFF and pull it out.
6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 for the 2nd working key.
7. Insert the new properly cut PATS key into the ignition and turn it to the ON state and wait for the red immobilizer light to turn off which means that the new key is program.
8. Repeat steps 3 - 7 for each extra key

How to duplicate Mercury key by VIN?

Using the VIN, the dealer or a locksmith can access the key-code on file. With the key-code they can cut and program a duplicate key. This process is fast and easy and usually used when a current key is worn-out or dent. Generating keys by VIN requires specific programmers and tools as well as a license.

How to clone Mercury key?

Cloning is using cutters and programmers to copy the chip and cuts of a transponder key to a new blank. The advantage over on-board is that you do not need access to the vehicle, and only needs one operating key.

How to program Mercury remotes

If you have power windows and at least one functional key, you can program a remote yourself. Buy your remote online and use the following instruction to program it.

Lost Mercury keys

Lost metal key blade

If you lost all your keys to a Mercury that made before 1996, your key has no chip. All you need to do is to go to the dealer or to a locksmith store with the VIN and create a new key. This process is quite simple and should cost less than a 100$ in most cases.

One exception to the above is if the ignition changed and is not in sync with the VIN. In the second case a locksmith need to replace the ignition again or to make a new key. This key done by reading the key grooves inside the ignition cylinder. This process is more complex and requires a locksmith with the right machine and experience.

Lost Mercury PATS key

If you Mercury made in 1996 and above, your key might contain a chip (check the table above).

When losing all the keys to an immobilized Mercury, the ECU reprogrammed to accept a new key. This means that the car towed to the dealership or to use the service of a mobile locksmith who will come out to you.

* Note - In a few old models losing all the keys also means that the ECU reflashed and programmed with a set of 2 new keys. This make the recovery from a lost key almost double in price.

How to replace your Mercury keys?
Read on Mercury.com.

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My Mercury ignition key wont turn! What to do?

There are many reasons for ignition problems! Please check our article about ignition repair and replacement.

How much a replacement Mercury key cost?

Service	Price
Car Lockout	$60-$120
Locked keys in trunk	$60-$190
Door lock rekey/repair/change	$160-$280
Lost key replacement	$120-$200
Duplicate car key	$100-$180
Remote/Key FOB	$200-$300
Keyless entry device	$220-$320
Ignition repair	$110-$180
Key extraction	$80-$130
Ignition replacement	$160-$280
ECU re-flash	$225-$285

* Estimates above includes the technician coming out to you the parts and the labor.

Final price depends on:

• The state of the lock and the computer in the vehicle.
• The type of equipment that the technician need to use.
• The type of key that you would like to have.
• The chip configuration.

The tech will diagnose the vehicle and provide a price for you to approve before doing anything.

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Our emergency mobile car locksmith are always ready non-stop around the clock. Ready to handle all your Mercury keys and ignition pains. We usually arrive at customer location fast.

Our workshop truck is completely decked with modern diagnostic, programming and cutting appliances able to restore keys onsite. A key replacement process for a vehicle usually done same day.

We take great pride in yielding a budget price and reliable services. Give us a call at for a FREE ESTIMATE and our Mercury expert will arrive to your place ASAP. Okey DoKey Locksmith is always here to meet your needs in a professional way.

References

1. mercuryvehicles.com
2. wikipedia - Intelligent Access with push-button start
3. Mercury Forum - Discussion forums for Mercury lovers. Get together to discuss anything related to Mercury automobiles.
4. edmunds - American online resource for automotive information.

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