JayCo59 Posted November 22, 2012 Report Share Posted November 22, 2012 (edited) Is it me or does anyone else hate the Key\FOB combination you get with the SE model. I've always preferred a seperate (small) key and FOB or have a key that will fold into the FOB.Does anyone know if there are other key styles available that can be used for a CMAX car? I'm starting to regret not getting the SEL with the proximity key.Thx,Jay Edited November 22, 2012 by JayCo59 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dtorres Posted November 22, 2012 Report Share Posted November 22, 2012 Funny this is the first combo key I've had and I like it better than a separate key and fob. Seems to take up less space in my pocket. On a side note I asked the dealer today what a replacement key would cost and he said they're laser cut and have to be special ordered at $150 each. Ouch! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
valkraider Posted November 22, 2012 Report Share Posted November 22, 2012 (edited) On a side note I asked the dealer today what a replacement key would cost and he said they're laser cut and have to be special ordered at $150 each. Ouch! I know this isn't necessarily important now, but for future reference: Don't ever buy a key at the dealer (unless you don't like your money). I have bought many genuine OEM key blanks / keyfobs on the net and programmed them myself. I have done GM, Chrysler, and Volkswagen. My most recent one was a new GM. The dealer wanted $129 for the keyfob, $60 for the key, and $50 to program/cut them. I bought a genuine GM key blank online 2 for $12. I bought a keyfob for $19. I programed the keyfob myself, and I had the key blank cut by a locksmith for $10. I have done Volkswagen laser-cut flip-key keyfobs. I have done one-piece Chrysler key+keyfobs. If you are nervous about it call some local locksmiths and you may have one who is licensed, yet is still way way less expensive than a dealership. Even laser cut keys are done by locksmiths now. ONE IMPORTANT CAVEAT: To program things with your car you always have to have at least one currently working key. You cannot program a keyfob without at least one currently working key. Without an existing key, you will need the dealership or a licensed auto locksmith. "Special Ordered" is standard dealership BS for "we are going to gouge the crap out of you". The internet is your friend. I am sure I will even be able to find a way to get it done with smart keys that use RFID, like Ford MyKey... Edited November 22, 2012 by valkraider Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dtorres Posted November 22, 2012 Report Share Posted November 22, 2012 (edited) Let me know if you find the blank online because I'd like a third key. I just added a third key to our Taurus X which uses the integrated keyfob key. Bought it on eBay for $32, locksmith cut it for free, and programmed it myself. But I haven't found the blank online yet for the C-Max reverse cut key. Edited November 22, 2012 by dtorres Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayCo59 Posted November 22, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 22, 2012 I've found them for 2013 Focus, look identical.http://www.autotransponder.com/2013_ford_focus_keys_and_keyless_entry_remotesThis site seems to have the same combined key/FOB and a smaller "just key" version. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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