1998 Ford Explorer By Chance There Way Around Key Chip Code Lost Drilled

1998 FORD EXPLORER
150,000 MILES
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by any chance is there a way to go around key chip code?i lost my key to my 1998 explorer so i drilled tumblers to remove key cly. to unlock steering wheel and manualy crank but engine spins, no start!!!
Oct 22, 2012 at 10:20 PM
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you need a new cylinder with key and then tow it to the dealer to have the security programmed

Roy
Oct 22, 2012 at 11:39 PM
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