Are door lock remotes expensive?

[KerryAll]

I lost my spare key and remote for my 2008 F-150. I've heard they're expensive to replace? Can I by a generic one and program it myself?

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[sierraboy]

yes you can

u can also go to were they install alarms for cars and they can handle you

[KerryAll]

Thanks for the tip. I'll have a look there. I'm also wondering bout the ones I see on eBay:
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/NEW-PAIR-FORD-KEYLESS-ENTRY-REMOTES-KEY-FOBS-/270730687576?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories &fits=Model%3AF-150|Year%3A2008|Make%3AFord&hash=item3f08ce7458

[sierraboy]

does are good to but i rather just got to them alarm places or flea markets imo

[gonzalez13]

I am also looking for them is there any shop in Minnesota to buy?

[Ice_at_heart]

Nah FOBS aren't pricey.
Replacement car alarm remotes

[KerryAll]

I got the remote, only a couple bucks on eBay. Now I have to replace the key, that's going to be the costly part I hear.

[Ice_at_heart]

Local lock smith cutting a new key would be cheapest i think.
Better than replacing all the lock cylinders AND the ignition lol.

[KerryAll]

Originally Posted by Ice_at_heart

Local lock smith cutting a new key would be cheapest i think.
Better than replacing all the lock cylinders AND the ignition lol.

True, but the trouble is, said key has a chip and only the dealer can re-program it.

[ERude685]

Just did a key and remote programing for 2008 F-450 was close to 300 I believe.