How do i change the IGNITION BARREL & program the new keys on a P reg escort estate

Michael, February 2008

Hi I have looked all over ignition on my mk6 were is the hole sitting on outer case.
Thanks.

Jayjem, January 2017

hi..I just replaced my ignition barrel and to my horror discovered that my car would not start....I was told I would have to have my new keys programmed by ford at a cost of over £150(including two extra keys) any way I understand that the pats.(alarm) unit transmits a code which is passed by the Key..and authorise the engine to start..so..
if you have your old key fobs simply remove the transmitter from the fobs and replace in the new fobs..and hey pretso..no cost
1.the transmitter is located under a red cap on the key fob..
2.remove the cap from your old fob to gain access to the transmitter(like a glass capsule..)so be careful.
3.do the same to your new fob..and swap over the transmitter and you will be running again wthin no added expence..do this with all the keys you have.

Kevin.B(electronics engineer), August 2009

Hi Michael. To remove the barrel you will need to remove the upper and lower column shrouds. This will expose the barrel housing. Turn the key to position 1. In the housing you will see a hole, in the hole is a spring loaded pin. With a stiff rod or centre punch, push the pin down and pull out the barrel. You may have to wiggle the key a bit just to centre the pin if it is difficult to push down. Fitting the new barrel is the reverse of the above, making sure the key is in position 1. Push the new barrel in until it clicks into position. The key programing is a job for a dealer or a professional electrician. As you are programing all keys it will have to be programed in the "all keys lost" menu and that can only be done with the Ford diagnostic kit.

Paul, February 2008