Remote Keyless Entry System - Service Tips
Article No.94-4-3
02/23/94
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM - SERVICE TIPS
FORD:
1993-94 CROWN VICTORIA, PROBE, TAURUS, THUNDERBIRD
LINCOLN-MERCURY:
1992-94 CONTINENTAL
1993-94 COUGAR, GRAND MARQUIS, MARK VIII, SABLE, TOWN CAR
LIGHT TRUCK:
1992-94 ECONOLINE
1993-94 EXPLORER
1994 BRONCO, F SUPER DUTY, F-150-350 SERIES
This TSB article supplements TSB 93-24-12. It is being published to show the latest Remote Keyless Entry parts information and to include F-150-350 Series vehicles in the model application and parts lists.
ISSUE:
This TSB article highlights and clarifies Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) system service information that is often overlooked due to unfamiliarity with this new RKE feature.
ACTION:
Review the following information to become more familiar with the various features, operation and service of the Ford Remote Keyless Entry System.
The following items are covered in this article:
^ Transmitter Programming Procedures
^ Programming Service Information
^ Ordering Additional RKE Transmitters
^ RKE Transmitter Service Part Numbers
TRANSMITTER PROGRAMMING PROCEDURES
Transmitters should be programmed according to the procedure that is outlined in the appropriate Service Manual, Section 01-14B.
PROGRAMMING SERVICE INFORMATION
The following information clarifies some commonly misunderstood Ford factory-installed RKE system features that affect servicing the system.
^ Each Ford RKE transmitter contains an individual non-resettable code. When programmed, the RKE module retains the transmitter's code in its memory.
^ The Ford RKE module (receiver) can be programmed to operate with up to four (4) transmitters.
^ When additional transmitters are programmed or if reprogramming is necessary, all transmitters for that vehicle must be programmed (or reprogrammed) at the same time. If the programming mode is entered and a transmitter or transmitters are not programmed (or reprogrammed) at the same time, they will not operate with the system.
ORDERING ADDITIONAL RKE TRANSMITTERS
When additional transmitter(s) are purchased for a vehicle, the cost of the transmitter(s) and costs associated with programming the transmitters to the vehicle are not covered by warranty.
RKE TRANSMITTER SERVICE PART NUMBERS - 1992-94 MODELS
The RKE transmitter chart lists the part numbers of all factory installed RKE transmitters and the number of the transmitters. Refer to this chart for the correct part number. Please note that the transmitters are handled through normal stock orders, not via special order programs.
NOTE:
ALL 1994 MODEL YEAR VEHICLES WITH THE EXCEPTION OF THE PROBE WILL HAVE TWO (2) FACTORY TRANSMITTERS.
Parts Block
OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: 93-24-12
WARRANTY STATUS: INFORMATION ONLY
OASIS CODES: 108000, 112000, 205000