Slightly Odd Questions

[Mish]

I remember the older Fords having absolutely massive massive keys. With a big chunky plastic/remote part and long keyu as well. Just wondering if they are still like that or have they updated the look slightly for the FG keys...

I'm not saying this is going to sway my decision with what car to get...just wondering if it's still the same!

Like I said, slightly odd I know! hehe!

Cheers for the help guys!

[ronburgundy]

It isn't massive but it isn't tiny either. The best thing is though, the key part itself folds in (kind of like a flick knife!).

It might be the greatest invention ever (perhaps only a slight overstatement)

[xr0500]

And Ford Australia stole the "flick key" thing from the Euro car makers....

[tig]

Mrs tigwelders Golf has it and that is 5 yrs old so it is nothing new.

[tab]

In answer to your question, yes it is now a single unit that conatins the key and remote. About the size of a cigarette lighter (bit wider though) when folded in.

The same key can be cut/coded for BFs as well.

[dashturbo]

Does that mean I can code a BF key/remote to my FG?

Those remotes had a way bigger range than the current Mondeo ones.

[tab]

Probably, but I think it's more a case with the receiver on the FG. Dunno if they've moved it (was above the ICC previously) or what...but it is pathetic if you get more than five metres away from the car and you can't remember if you locked the bloody thing or not. One of life's major inconveniences!

Had the FG key when I had the BF ute and there was no difference in range between the remotes.

[dashturbo]

That sucks.. I always liked the way the old ones went for near kilometers under the right circumstances...

[Mish]

Sweet! I was hoping they had introduced the flick key. Has anyone had any problems with the flick key? Does it make any unusual noises when flicking? haha! I'm joking!

Tab, hold the key to your head the next time you're out of range and then try it! Not sure what it does to the brain but it sure magnifies the distance! haha!

[tab]

There's a thread devoted to that concept somewhere after some poof complained about the range on his garage remote.