ford focus security disarming

Asked by chipwary May 06, 2010 at 08:07 AM about the 2003 Ford Focus

Question type: Car Customization

I have a 2003 focus I would like to disable the security system so I can use a non chip key there must be a way.

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to the best of my knowledge there isn't without changing the ecu in the car. the chip isn't that much of a hassel. if you want a push button starter or a remote start then just leave the key in the ignition

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Yes. You can purchase a security bypass module. www.sonicelectronics.com and www.the12volt.com for parts and wiring diagrams.

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Wow... it has nothing to do with the ECU of the car. Its a completely separate module. It can be bypassed. Heck search "2003 focus security bypass" on google. Don't post if you dont know what your talking about....

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WOW!! I just scrapped,a 1999 explorer,just because of this,very same problem..Tried the GOOGLE security by-pass,thing,spent 400 dollars,and STILL didnt get it to start!!!! DONT POST,IF YOU HAVENT SPENT $$$$ TRYING IT OUT!!!! doesnt work..PAPA is right....

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If you have do not have the chipped key at all, have a new key programmed by the dealer. The local dealer hear will do it for $30 (Key) $60 (Labor) ---------------------------------------------- Install the bypass module ($20 to $30) Some will require you leave the key inside the control box with a radio antennae wrapped around the key, others will duplicate the keys signal. ---------------------------------------------- Wire the bypass module directly to battery, or activate with dome light so that it is actively sending signal to the computer. You can now use a non- chipped key. I have done this on multiple Fords, including the explorer, focus, taurus, windstar... ---------------------------------------------- Or, the rigged way (If you have a chipped key available) Remove the transponder pill from the key. It is located next to the keyring hole, on the longer side. Some keys have a small square on top that can be removed (difficult) and the pill will fall out. Tape or glue the pill near the keyhole. ---------------------------------------------- Thomas.... not sure what you spent $400 on. You should have just gone to the dealership for a new key...

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I took my chip out of my key and tryed to start. My car it dent start so i put it back in and now it wont start at all 2000 ford focus

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I need help, I have a 2003 ford focus, the alarm don't worth but it's draining my battery what can I do to disable it?

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Find the security computer (in the trunk usually) on a focus cut the brown wire with yellow stripe and then cut the purple wire with red stripe wire in a remote switch for the starter (the transponder send a signal to the alternator to make the engine crank) lastly unplug the ring that goes around the key switch it has a module with it unplug both . Crank the starter the car will start I don't this on my 04 focus drive it daily and don't even use a key

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If you don't mind, would you please tell me where exactly these wires are ? I have 03 focus zx3 though. I'm not sure if it'll make any difference.

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Under center console between shifter and emergency brake or left of the brake pedal under the dash module with wire conected

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For the trunk? or is this the way for the zx3? & thanks a lot for responding

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I have 03 focus lost my key and I'm trying to start the car any ideas

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I have a 2001 ford focus se and the security system is not allowing car to start at all it trys to crank and no codes but wont start mechanic said I have to take it to ford to reset security system is there a way to deactivate it and allow car to start with key just not security system?

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It has the immobilizer security system and I need to disarm it completely thanks in advance

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How can I disarm disable security an titheft system on 2005 focus zx4 st?

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