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1997 Ford probe 2.0 ghia lost immobiliser key

Posted: Tue Jun 28, 2022 7:53 pm
by Scoobysnacks89
Hey guys my dad has lost his immobiliser key for his probe he has a second key that starts the car but cuts out after few seconds we are based in Ireland would really appreciate some help

Re: 1997 Ford probe 2.0 ghia lost immobiliser key

Posted: Tue Jun 28, 2022 9:59 pm
by Kit
Ho! Dear :shock:
Your in trouble. :!:
Unless you can find the ‘chipped keys’

With the ‘Temic’ system, you’ll need to change the the ‘ the whole system’, including the matched ECU!

Kit

Re: 1997 Ford probe 2.0 ghia lost immobiliser key

Posted: Wed Jun 29, 2022 9:54 am
by Scoobysnacks89
Thank you for your reply I was thinking I was in trouble where would I get everything I need would you know

Re: 1997 Ford probe 2.0 ghia lost immobiliser key

Posted: Wed Jun 29, 2022 10:48 am
by Micron
I would say that if you have a non chipped key (please confirm), then the bare minimum will be the ECU, Temic module, the ring that detects the chip (I believe) and either the chip, or a key with the chip in.

You can then use the new chip and non chipped key to make new chipped keys, without having to replace all of your locks.

If I'm wrong, Duncan (kit) will correct me :lol:

Re: 1997 Ford probe 2.0 ghia lost immobiliser key

Posted: Wed Jun 29, 2022 12:31 pm
by Scoobysnacks89
I have key that will start the car but car turns of after few seconds

Re: 1997 Ford probe 2.0 ghia lost immobiliser key

Posted: Wed Jun 29, 2022 2:19 pm
by Micron
Scoobysnacks89 wrote:
Wed Jun 29, 2022 12:31 pm
I have key that will start the car but car turns of after few seconds
That does mean, you won't have to change all the locks, just the Temic parts, which does make it easier. Just get some chipped keys cut and matched to the new chip from the set if you can buy one, I think that Kit may have a set?

Re: 1997 Ford probe 2.0 ghia lost immobiliser key

Posted: Wed Jun 29, 2022 9:18 pm
by Scoobysnacks89
Any idea where I would get all the parts I need

Re: 1997 Ford probe 2.0 ghia lost immobiliser key

Posted: Wed Jun 29, 2022 9:22 pm
by Micron
Scoobysnacks89 wrote:
Wed Jun 29, 2022 9:18 pm
Any idea where I would get all the parts I need
Try Kit ( Duncan), it might have a set?

Re: 1997 Ford probe 2.0 ghia lost immobiliser key

Posted: Wed Jun 29, 2022 9:34 pm
by Kit
Micron wrote:
Wed Jun 29, 2022 9:22 pm
Scoobysnacks89 wrote:
Wed Jun 29, 2022 9:18 pm
Any idea where I would get all the parts I need
Try Kit ( Duncan), it might have a set?
Sorry, I don’t have a set for a 2lt.

I did have set, ‘lent’ it to another member, never to be seen again :x
The ‘Coventry breaker’, did have on for sale @ £175 !
But would you trust him to supply 🤔

One option, might be to ask for advice from ‘overseas’ Facebook pages

Kit

Re: 1997 Ford probe 2.0 ghia lost immobiliser key

Posted: Thu Jun 30, 2022 12:35 pm
by Scoobysnacks89
Thank you for your help