OEM Keyless Entry Keypad - $85!

[Meelaan]

http://www.fordaccessoriesstore.com/fas/b2c/catalog.asp

 

The Ford Genuine Accessories website now has keyless entry keypads for sale--and for just $85. This is awesome, because it's the one thing my Dad pointed out that his Sable has and my Milan doesn't. No drilling... it just sticks on and emits the same frequency as your remote key fob. I always wondered how it worked... makes too much sense. I might have to go pick one of these up!

 

The description shows how the thing operates:

 

Keyless Entry Keypad

Part Number: 7L2Z-14A626-BA

MSRP: $85.00

 

Conveniently unlock your vehicle without your key or keyless entry remote. No wiring necessary – programmable, backlit keypad tunes to the same frequency as your transmitter. No-drill installation. Comes with two covers: one is primed (paint to match); the other has a black textured finish. For vehicles equipped with factory remote keyless entry.

 

Fits:

Ford Fusion 2008 2007

[Double Vision]

http://www.fordaccessoriesstore.com/fas/b2c/catalog.asp

 

The Ford Genuine Accessories website now has keyless entry keypads for sale--and for just $85. This is awesome, because it's the one thing my Dad pointed out that his Sable has and my Milan doesn't. No drilling... it just sticks on and emits the same frequency as your remote key fob. I always wondered how it worked... makes too much sense. I might have to go pick one of these up!

 

The description shows how the thing operates:

 

Keyless Entry Keypad

Part Number: 7L2Z-14A626-BA

MSRP: $85.00

 

Conveniently unlock your vehicle without your key or keyless entry remote. No wiring necessary – programmable, backlit keypad tunes to the same frequency as your transmitter. No-drill installation. Comes with two covers: one is primed (paint to match); the other has a black textured finish. For vehicles equipped with factory remote keyless entry.

 

 

 

 

Fits:

Ford Fusion 2008 2007

 

 

2 of my last Ford vehicles had the factory keyless entry system. Save your money as I had never used either one not even one time. I never even put in my own 'code'. I see no need for this option on any vehicle other than to retrieve your keys that you may have locked inside the vehicle. Seems redundant if you have a keyfob with the lock and unlock buttons integrated into it.

[robertlane]

That's an awesome deal!

[akirby]

Save your money as I had never used either one not even one time. I never even put in my own 'code'. I see no need for this option on any vehicle other than to retrieve your keys that you may have locked inside the vehicle. Seems redundant if you have a keyfob with the lock and unlock buttons integrated into it.

 

I've had several and have always used them. You can:

 

allow people to retrieve something from your car without giving them the key or keyfob (works great for kids)

 

lock your keys in the car instead of keeping them in your pocket (sporting events, amusement parks, rafting, etc.)

 

I use it on my wife's aviator because I don't carry the extra keyfob around with me and I hate using the key. Plus you can unlock all the doors at the same time and lock all the doors with a single two-button press.

[akirby]

According to Ford's accessory website, it fits the 07 fusion but not the 06 fusion. Don't know why or if that's accurate.

[Meelaan]

According to Ford's accessory website, it fits the 07 fusion but not the 06 fusion. Don't know why or if that's accurate.

 

Perhaps it's with regard to the key fob transmitter frequencies... not sure. Seems like it wouldn't be a big difference.

 

My main question is, how do you change the battery in the keypad if it goes out? I mean, this thing is effectively stuck to the side of your car with 3M glue.

[Double Vision]

I've had several and have always used them. You can:

 

allow people to retrieve something from your car without giving them the key or keyfob (works great for kids)

 

lock your keys in the car instead of keeping them in your pocket (sporting events, amusement parks, rafting, etc.)

 

I use it on my wife's aviator because I don't carry the extra keyfob around with me and I hate using the key. Plus you can unlock all the doors at the same time and lock all the doors with a single two-button press.

 

I guess its what you get used to.. Sounds as if you are going somewhere once you open the Aviator doors with the keypad you still need to ask your wife for her key. Unless you just need them open in the garage or driveway.... also I think the owners manual on some models tell you how to set your own 'personal code'. What's to keep someone else or a car thief from using this procedure to set his own code to get inside your car with the keys in it?

[bbf2530]

I guess its what you get used to.. Sounds as if you are going somewhere once you open the Aviator doors with the keypad you still need to ask your wife for her key. Unless you just need them open in the garage or driveway.... also I think the owners manual on some models tell you how to set your own 'personal code'. What's to keep someone else or a car thief from using this procedure to set his own code to get inside your car with the keys in it?

 

 

Hi turbostroke. :D Of course the procedure to set a new personal code is not that simple. The individual setting the system must know the original Factory Set Code (which is different for each individual car) to begin the string of instructions necessary to set a new personal code. You didn't really think it would only take getting hold of an Owners Manual, for a car thief to then have the instructions on how to break into a particular vehicle by re-setting the code? :beerchug:

[Double Vision]

Not trying to argue, just trying to help. Keyless entry pads are old technology that can be beaten. If you must have one DO NOT leave your keys in the vehicle. When you have a couple hours you can read the following...

 

http://www.schneier.com/blog/archives/2006...ng_keyless.html

[bbf2530]

Not trying to argue, just trying to help. Keyless entry pads are old technology that can be beaten. If you must have one DO NOT leave your keys in the vehicle. When you have a couple hours you can read the following...

 

http://www.schneier.com/blog/archives/2006...ng_keyless.html

 

Hello again turbostroke. :D Trust me, not looking for an argument here either, although you did insult my reading ability (just kidding), took about 7 minutes to read that blog :hysterical: . Just a nice philosophical debate on the merits. Actually, In my first post, I was only addressing the comment about how easy you mistakenly thought it was to re-set the security code (for a thief).

 

Some of the posts on the blog you provided are interesting, in an anecdotal sort of way. Also, some sound like outright fabrications, :redcard: like the guy who says he "pulled out the keyless entry keypad" from his own car, "shorted out two wires" and was in his car in no time. :hysterical2: Or the family who locks their keys in the car for rafting/camping trips (maybe they should let the kid pick their lottery numbers? :headspin: ). But who knows? :banghead:

 

My opinion leans toward the many posters who state, if someone wants to get a car, they are not going to stand there and punch buttons. There are quicker and easier ways to enter a car. Even if they did, at least on my car, the system shuts down for a minute after 7 tries, and will do so repeatedly. A car thief will move on.

 

I have never seen an expose' on keyless keypads leading to an epidemic of car thefts. Nor have I ever heard/seen any reformed professional car thief say they walk through the lot looking for cars with keyless entry keypads, so that they can stand there and repeatedly push the buttons There are much quicker and easier ways to get into a vehicle, than standing there pushing buttons for God knows how long. As far as making it easier to steal a car, it really is a non-issue.

 

In general, my point of view is that a keyless entry pad will not make your car more likely target to a car thief.

 

I do agree with you to some extent on leaving keys in the vehicle. Do not just leave your keys over the sun visor, in the console, glove compartment etc. These are the obvious places a thief will look. If I was going to leave my keys, I would hide them in the trunk, under the spare tire, or another obscure place that a thief would not take the time to look. A car thief does not want to get into the car, then go to the back of the car, open the trunk and be seen rummaging around back there.

 

Honestly, whether a car does or does not have a keyless entry keypad does not even enter my mind when looking to buy. My present car (a Lincoln MKZ) is the first in a long line of new vehicles (I'm no youngster) I've owned that did have one (came standard). I find it to be useful at times. It's not the re-invention of the wheel, but it also isn't the welcome mat for thieves that some (not you) are trying to turn it into.

 

In the end, I respect your opinion, and hope you respect mine.

 

Good luck, turbostroke! :beerchug:

 

 

PS - Sorry for the essay, it just kept going and going! :runaway:

[Meelaan]

Enough with the smilies... geez.

 

Far as I can remember, keyless keypads have been on various Ford products since the early 90's. It's a fairly common technology--and not even as impressive as the foreign cars that supposedly recognize your touch (I think it's again, a radio signal from the key fob and your close proximity to the vehicle).

 

The new keyless keypads offered as an accessory do not utilize any wiring or drilling. It's a simple transmitter that mimicks the signal of your key fob. Pretty neat.

 

I think it's cool that you can just go buy these now, stick em on, program them, and go. Cheaper and more convenient than Pop-A-Lock. And a hell of a lot more efficient than any OnStar garbage (I mean, what happens when you lock your keys AND cellphone in your car?).

[Double Vision]

The 2-hour time frame reference wasn't for reading just the blog. It was to inquire into the De Bruijn graph/sequence (a mathematician). This link below will scratch the surface if you are inclined to take an interest in it.

 

http://everything2.com/index.pl?node_id=1520430

 

 

Didn't mean to infer that the blog was 'the be all and end all' of keyless entry pads, this is the internet, just as some statements and info on this forum are not factual. It's up to each individual to read and decipher through what they want to believe. I'm not trying to force my opinion on anyone just stating another reason why I don't prefer to use or have a desire for the keyless pads just as those above have stated why they like the keyless pads. As with anything ..such as stolen cars.. minimizing the risk is the first step. The keypad will only keep the honest person honest and it is a much quieter and less conspicuous way for a thief to enter a vehicle vs. breaking a window or to destroy the actual lock.

 

On a sidenote the keyless pad is only 1/2 as effective as it appears to be in regards to having 10 numerals present on the keypad. Last time I had one on a vehicle the manual stated that you could not use a code with the next digit on the keypad or a double number in the next position..such as 34795 or 56779. If the 3/4 are on the same button this code is not valid. If that is the case then one effectively only has a 5-numeral keypad.

 

Another thought is the factory keyless pads are tied-in the the vehicles electrical system of which you would have some early warning if you began to have 12 volt problems.. This 3M applied version is more than likely battery operated at that price so in two years when coming back from a kayaking trip and you press your code in and the 'hearing-aide' style battery is dead good luck finding one of those in the middle of the forest.

 

Oh well, to each is own.. don't shoot the messenger. B)

 

Happy motoring :beerchug:

[bbf2530]

Oh well, to each is own.. don't shoot the messenger. B)

 

Happy motoring :beerchug:

 

Hi turbostroke. :D You took my attempt at a semi-humorous reply much too seriously! :redcard: I'm not looking to shoot anyone over an opinion concerning keyless entry keypads. I'm much too relaxed an individual for such violent measures! :reading:

 

Now...maybe I'd like to shoot that son-of-a-bitch that stole my...oh...never mind...brain cloud... :runaway: ...it's okay, I'm back now!

 

Actually, if you re-read my first post, I didn't even take a stand as to whether keyless entry keypads were good, bad or indifferent, only that it could not be reprogrammed (by a thief) as you thought they might be. But...I undress...ooops...I mean digress!

 

We shall agree to disagree! What a great country, huh!

 

Happy motoring to you also, turbostroke! :beerchug:

[akirby]

We just went to Dollywood yesterday and I was able to leave the keys in the truck all day and did not have to worry about A) having them in my pocket all day or B) losing them or C) getting the remote transmitter wet on the water rides. If someone wants to get in or steal it the keypad won't make any difference. Works great!

[Double Vision]

2008 SEL will come standard with them.... at least that way they are integrated into the door instead of the theif being able to pry off the whole keypad assembly with little effort. Easy to do with just 3M tape holding it on.

 

No to get sidetracked, but.. In recent years Toyota keys have the least amount of different key combinations and are the easiest to duplicate. I'll stop now before I incriminate myself.

[Meelaan]

In recent years Toyota keys have the least amount of different key combinations and are the easiest to duplicate. I'll stop now before I incriminate myself.

 

CITIZEN'S ARRAY-EST! CITIZEN'S ARRAY-EST!

[Double Vision]

CITIZEN'S ARRAY-EST! CITIZEN'S ARRAY-EST!

 

 

 

:hysterical2:

 

Pipe down Barney Fiffe..we can't go 'round restin people on the innernet.

 

But Andy, what is this innernet you speak of?

 

I'll have Aunt B splain it to ya.

[Double Vision]

Doesn't look like some of the new style 'transmitter in key fob' keys are much safer.....

 

http://www.cosic.esat.kuleuven.be/keeloq/

[Dyoct]

As long as "enterprising" idividuals exist in the world, no matter how secure the system, somebody will find a way to break it. Anybody hear about the kid that unlocked the Iphone?

[Double Vision]

As long as "enterprising" idividuals exist in the world, no matter how secure the system, somebody will find a way to break it. Anybody hear about the kid that unlocked the Iphone?

 

 

LOL! Yea, last I heard it was on E-bay for $12,600 for a $400 phone. CRAZY!!! :headspin:

[Double Vision]

I guess $12,600 wasn't good enough. LOL How' bout a 350Z...

 

http://www.autoblog.com/2007/08/28/teen-tr...or-nissan-350z/

[Mutnat]

So the 2008 SEL version is more than just a stick-on? Damn, I was hoping to be able to remove mine... :(

[jpark]

We just bought a new SE. I already ordered the same keypad for it, along with a bunch of other goodies.

 

The keypad is really convenient for things like skiing or running, and we don't live in an area that really has a problem with car thefts, knock on wood.

 

We also keep the keys in a location inside the car where a thief probably won't find them.

[komondor]

Ok I am pretty much sold. Most everyone has a keypad on the garage door so I have no problems with getting one for the car. I am wondering if you can tell me just what you need to get it to work? Is there a learning mode where you use your remote to get it to know your code?

[akirby]

Ok I am pretty much sold. Most everyone has a keypad on the garage door so I have no problems with getting one for the car. I am wondering if you can tell me just what you need to get it to work? Is there a learning mode where you use your remote to get it to know your code?

 

It's just a keyless remote like the one on the integrated key/fob except it has a keycode to activate it. You program it just like an extra key.