PSA: Pricing for Keyless Entry Keypad Programming

[Matsterious]

**I did not purchase the $10 installation option at time of the part purchase. I have no idea how that experience would go**

Be sure to call multiple dealerships if you plan on getting the keyless entry keypad programmed. Most dealerships were in the $165 range (1 hr of labor) but one guy said it could be from $165 to $315. I eventually found a big named dealership in Houston (Autonation Ford Katy) whose aftermarket department did it for $55.

So maybe try dealerships with Aftermarket departments and call around.

It took about 1.5 hrs and that was primarily b/c the tech who was scheduled to do it called in sick.

Overall it was an easy experience.

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[‘21OBX]

So dealers won’t honor the install price listed on the accessories page? Seems when I purchased mine it said $10 install.

 

[Matsterious]

So dealers won’t honor the install price listed on the accessories page? Seems when I purchased mine it said $30 install.

I'll updated the main post but I didn't purchase that install option. I purchased it through Flip on this page.

 

[‘21OBX]

I'll updated the main post but I didn't purchase that install option. I purchased it through Flip on this page.

I didn’t either I thought I could do it with forscan and couldn’t. Had a friend that works at a ford dealer do it for $50. Took maybe 20 minutes.
I should mention I do have the remote start on fob. It may be different if you do not have remote start on your fob.

 

[Matsterious]

I didn’t either I thought I could do it with forscan and couldn’t. Had a friend that works at a ford dealer do it for $50. Took maybe 20 minutes.

I think it may have taken this guy 4 actual mins based on my securialerts lol. But the reason i was there 1.5 hrs was b/c he squeezed this install in b/c the original tech was sick.

 

[RagnarKon]

I think it may have taken this guy 4 actual mins based on my securialerts lol. But the reason i was there 1.5 hrs was b/c he squeezed this install in b/c the original tech was sick.

Yeah the programming step takes like a grand total of 5 minutes. Takes longer to pull the vehicle into the shop than it does to actually program it.

BUT, it is pretty common for dealers and auto shops to round-up labor to the nearest half hour. If it takes 5 minutes you get billed for 30 minutes of labor.

So… pro-tip for anyone thinking about this in the future… best to combine this sorta stuff with other routine maintenance and/or accessory installs.

 

[bytheway]

I think it may have taken this guy 4 actual mins based on my securialerts lol. But the reason i was there 1.5 hrs was b/c he squeezed this install in b/c the original tech was sick.

I did the programming myself with our FDRS software at work. It probably was about 20 minutes total with most of that spent trying to get it to work right. It is about 3-4 minutes in reality with most of the extra time trying to get the software to cooperate.

I'm guessing the $10 installation is for the dealer to peel off the adhesive backing and stick it to your door. Not programming it.

 

[RHeinz]

I purchased mine through Ford accessories via mail. Realized it had to be programmed to the car on Day 2 of ownership. Went back to the dealer, NW Houston, on ownership Day 3 and talked to my salesman. He took me and the car (and all the keys) over to “Maurice” one of their senior mechanics, who programmed it in about 10 minutes.

Dropping off a bottle of Jack Danials this afternoon to “pay” for their effort!

 

[Matsterious]

I did the programming myself with out FDRS software at work. It probably was about 20 minutes total with most of that spent trying to get it to work right. It is about 3-4 minutes in reality with most of the extra time trying to get the software to cooperate.

I'm guessing the $10 installation is for the dealer to peel off the adhesive backing and stick it to your door. Not programming it.

I dread going to dealers so before I went i searched the web for ways to program it myself and the only way i found required buying a license to some chinese knockoff of Ford's system. I wasn't about to do that. Haven't heard of anybody doing it without fords software. So kudo's to you!

 

[JBlanco]

I did the programming myself with out FDRS software at work. It probably was about 20 minutes total with most of that spent trying to get it to work right. It is about 3-4 minutes in reality with most of the extra time trying to get the software to cooperate.

I'm guessing the $10 installation is for the dealer to peel off the adhesive backing and stick it to your door. Not programming it.

can you point to the instructions on how to do this without the FDRS software?
Thanks.

 

[bytheway]

I dread going to dealers so before I went i searched the web for ways to program it myself and the only way i found required buying a license to some chinese knockoff of Ford's system. I wasn't about to do that. Haven't heard of anybody doing it without fords software. So kudo's to you!

can you point to the instructions on how to do this without the FDRS software?
Thanks.

Sorry guys, typo. I edited my post. It should have said with OUR fdrs software at work. Not with out. As far as I know there is no aftermarket way to do it.

 

[ColoradoKid26]

Well that sucks, I remember the old days when you could program it yourself.

I've had my keyless entry for 2 months and the local Ford dealer says they are a month out.

 

[Matsterious]

Well that sucks, I remember the old days when you could program it yourself.

I've had my keyless entry for 2 months and the local Ford dealer says they are a month out.

Find a dealer with an after market dept. They got me in the next morning.

 

[FlyingScot]

I eventually found a big named dealership in Houston (Autonation Ford Katy) whose aftermarket department did it for $55.

Good to know, that dealership isn't too far off the beaten path from work.

Still need to order mine through Flip, wanted it on the B-pillar instead of the door, so I didn't order it from the factory.

 

[Matsterious]

Good to know, that dealership isn't too far off the beaten path from work.

Still need to order mine through Flip, wanted it on the B-pillar instead of the door, so I didn't order it from the factory.

That's exactly what I did. Ordered it from Flip then called (I think his name was Eugene) at AutoNation ford Katy. Next morning I had it put on for $55!

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