lost my ford galaxy key

libertycuz

Hi all

Does anyone know how I cam sort this mess out without paying lots of money as i am skint!!! I have lost my only car key and cannot use my ford galaxy it is a w reg anyone know what i can do as really can't find the £200 plus i have been quoted

John_3:16

Sorry to hear about your key
I had a galaxy but I manged to get a spare for £50 before I had no key at all. I think the problem is that you have to have at least 1 key to program the spare. Not sure if there is any other way around it. I know at one point we have a spare red plastic key for emergancy use.

Sorry this may not be much help.
Where have you got your prices from?

Mr_Thrifty

If I had some spare cash I would buy it for u

libertycuz

thanks mr thrifty! no i think you need a key to get a copy ;(

shaun_from_Africa

Is it possible to get a replacement key direct from Ford if you are able to supply proof that you own the vehicle?
It might be worth writing to them enquiring about this.

Another option is to contact the previous owner of the car (if you've not had it too long) and see if they by any chance still have the key code details (or by some remote chance, a spare key itself).
I realise that the chances of this suggestion helping are slim, but you never know.
I traded in a car about 1 year ago, and whilst having a sort out a few months later, I found a spare key that I had totally forgotten about.

It might also be worth posting on here:
http://www.fordgalaxy.org.uk/ford/index.php?/forum/62-technical-section-galaxy/

forgotmyname

If the Galaxy is the same system as the Mondeo you need 2 unique keys to add/remove more keys.

Your only options are a main dealer unless you can find a specialised locksmith who can code new keys into the system.

About £180 for a dealer to supply and code 2 keys. Never buy modern cars that dont have the full set, Master key or spare etc.

buscape

Do you not have key cover on your insurance?

forgotmyname

I would imagine the insurance excess and increased premium may make a main dealer the cheaper option.

buscape

Isn't the excess on the key cover cheaper than the full excess, a bit like windscreen claims? Mine was £60 when I had it.

Likely to be different on the OP's policy, if indeed they have key cover.

Mr_Thrifty

did u get a key in the end? if i won the lottery i would just buy u a new car