1998 Ford Contour
Key and Remote Programming Information
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Originate New Master Key:
1. Insert new key into ignition cylinder and turn it to the ON (RUN) position. The security light on the dash will flash for fifteen minutes.
2. When the security light stops flashing, you have five minutes to start the next step. Turn the ignition cylinder OFF and then back to the ON (RUN) position. The security light on the dash will flash for fifteen more minutes.
3. When the security light stops flashing, you have five minutes to start the next step. Turn the ignition cylinder to OFF and then back to the ON (RUN) position. The security light on the dash will flash for fifteen more minutes.
4. After the security light stops flashing the third time, the new key has been programmed into the vehicles
computer and will operate the car. It has replaced ALL the previous electronic key codes and is the ONLY key programmed into the vehicle’s computer.
Add Duplicate Key
1. Insert an existing key into the ignition cylinder.
2. Turn the ignition cylinder to ON (RUN) and back to OFF.
3. Remove the existing key and, within fifteen seconds, insert the new key and turn it to ON (RUN).
4. The security light will light up for two seconds to indicate success in programming the key into the vehicle.
Step by Step Programming Instructions:
1. Turn ignition to RUN or ACC.
2. Momentarily jump pins in programming connector located behind glove box. The horn will chirp to confirm programming mode.
3. Press any button on first keyless remote. The horn will chirp to confirm programming.
4. Press any button on second keyless remote. The horn will chirp to confirm programming.
5. Turn ignition OFF. the horn will chirp one last time to indicate end of programming mode.
Key Blank:
1196CM/H78
Transponder/Clone Info:
Clone tool with H73-GTK or TPX5-F0-16.P
Replacement key blank by Brand:
Ilco – 1196CM/H78 | Jet – H78-NP
Key Codes:
A–B–C–D–E
Code Location:
No codes on vehicle
Tumbler Locations
Spaces | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 |
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IGNITION | X | X | X | X | X | X | ||||
DOOR | X | X | X | X | X | X | ||||
TRUNK | X | X | X | X | X | X |