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1998 Mark VIII transponder key blanks

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Posted by: Old Poop

I need two of the transponder key blanks (1 for a remote starter and 1 because I occasionally forget where I leave my keys) I'm down to my last resort of having to buy 10 from the factory for about $220.00.
Can you help me?

Posted by: Joeychgo

Well, if you have to buy 10 - Ill buy 2 off ya....

Posted by: MonsterMark

I'll take one.

Posted by: mrzeee

Hi Guys, I have found 3 in this area but I will order a box, p/n 164-R0467 if All here want what you say....2 for OLD....2 for Joey....and 1 for Monster I will stock the rest. Retail is $43.10 each and your LVC cost will be $36.89 each.
Let me know because it takes about 10 days to order and rec them from ford.

Posted by: Joeychgo

Ill take just one if you'll stock the box - I was gonna take 2 to help out OLD, but really only need one Max. You have my info max - bill and ship whenever you get it in.

Posted by: mrzeee

Hi Joey.....Youll get yours
That dont sound right!! LOL
I mean I'll get them in and send one to you....

Anyone else??

Posted by: Old Poop

That sounds excellent for me. I will call my local dealership and try to cancel the order. Turns out the cost he originally quoted me was just a normal PATS key and did not have the roaming codes. The correct key was going to cost me $59.95 each, I was sweating that one out as I wouldn't come back to you guys with a different price, it just wouldn't be the right thing to do.
Max, there is a backorder from the factory and they will let you order less than the minimum of 10. My dealer was able to place my order for five keys this afternoon. Seems there has been a recent surge in the market for them.
Let me know how you would like payment for two keys.

Posted by: mrzeee

Old
are you asking about keys or key FOBS, the little transmitter on the key chain?? Call me in the am....I think you have a new style key with buttons and would need to figure which one you need. The 98 mark did not have a remote start let alone the key with buttons.
Max
1-800-866-1520-x236 after 10am eastern time

Posted by: Old Poop

The transponder key, not the fob for the locks. I need the key to have a remote starter installed before winter.
Here is a photo of the key.
Old Poop

Posted by: chickenviii

if they are the orig round keys ill take one max all we can get out here are the "plane old square ford pats key"

Posted by: Old Poop

Max, the part number on my invoice is A16365
Old

Posted by: MonsterMark

Max, if you could clarify.

Is it the Strattec key or the OE Ford (lincoln logo) key we are talking about?

I would much prefer the Lincoln logo key over the key that says Strattec.

Posted by: mrzeee

I Just faxed your pic to ford (key division) to get a number and cost. Will let you know what I find. That pic was perfect.
Max

Posted by: Old Poop

Thank you very much
Old

Posted by: mrzeee

Ok....Ford does not show that round key for the primary key available anymore. Strattec only has the squarish key which is the same...I think ..as the one I ordered through Ford yesterday. Now I did notice that the gray VALET key is round as to its roaming abilities??????? The keys I have coming in from ford will have the linkoln star on them but I am 95% sure they are the square ones. I called our Strattec rep and they said not available. I tried to use the part number you gave me and it made no sense to anyone I talked to..even Google!!
So until they arrive I am at a loss. But I Will Return!!!

PS
I think your dealer ordered the 164-R0467 which is sold as a 5pack from ford/rotunda...but not at the 59.95 price!!

Posted by: Old Poop

I called the dealer and the part number was for a Howard Keys cross. It is a direct cross to the part number you supplied. I have asked them to cancel the order but they may have already shipped the one that is in stock. I should have more info shortly.
I appreciate the time you are spending on this for me, did I read in another post that you are on vacation? Again, thank you.
Old

Posted by: mrzeee

ok lets see what happens....
I wish I was back on vacation!!!....just got back last week.

Max

Posted by: mrzeee

Well the keys arrived. They are the standard mark pats keys....square...sorry. I guess I struck out.

Posted by: Joeychgo

Mine are round - How can we not get keys? Wierd.

Posted by: Old Poop

My local dealer called to let me know the one key I ordered was in from Howard Keys, sounds like it is square also with the Lincoln Star molded in, I will know more after work tomorrow. I am dropping my car off to have it programmed.
Aside from the shape, is there a difference between the square and the round?

Posted by: chickenviii

Quote:

Originally Posted by Old Poop

Aside from the shape, is there a difference between the square and the round?

nothing, the round is just cool-er

i have 1 round and 1 square

Posted by: Joeychgo

If there is no difference, then I dont care round or square..

Posted by: mrzeee

the keys are the "straetek" style only with the lincoln star embossed. As to roaming abilities I just do not know. The "pats" tech said he was not aware of that ability in anything other than the "homelink system" Anyway I now have 5 mark 8 keys for sale and a couple of mark 8 valet keys as well (the valet are round, like the pic, and gray with the lincoln star).

Max

Posted by: Old Poop

I picked up my key from the dealer and it works (tried it multiple times to make sure there wasn't any roaming issues). The Round key is my original and the square is the copy.
Max, I would like to purchase a square key from you.
Please let me know the best way to do this.
Thank you

Posted by: mrzeee

Hi Chicken

All you need to do is shoot me an email to my address below or just call me at the 1-800 number below and I will ship up to and including 5 keys to you....I only ordered 1 box.
Anybody else who wants any just call or email me. I can always order more.

Thank You
Max Zuckerberg
Parts Specialist
Five Star Ford
7100 east Mc Dowell Road
Scottsdale AZ 85257
Direct 1-800-866-1520 ext 236
Fax 1-480-949-8478
parts@fivestarford.com

Posted by: mespock

Hey Chicken another good thing about Gen I's... LOL... None of those hi-tech keys...

Posted by: brentalan

The key is a plus over the Gen1 because it makes the car harder to steal!

Posted by: mespock

Harder to steal here in Boscobel? This is Truck Country nobody who would steal a car lives in this area.

Plus I'd get more money for the car if someone would steal it than I would if I tried to sell it. LOL...

Posted by: Old Poop

Max, nice talking to you yesterday, thanks for the help.