Alarm - Sounds Inadvertently When Hatch is Opened
Article No.98-25-17
12/21/98
^ REAR HATCH - ALARM SOUNDS INADVERTENTLY
WHEN OPENED AFTER BEING UNLOCKED USING
THE "TRUNK" BUTTON ON THE KEY FOB -
WAGON MODELS ONLY
^ REAR HATCH - INOPERATIVE DOOR PANEL
SWITCH - WAGON MODELS ONLY
FORD:
1998 ESCORT
LINCOLN-MERCURY:
1998 TRACER
This TSB article is being republished in its entirety to correct the Key Fob Part Number.
ISSUE
The rear hatch does not unlock when using the door panel switch and/or the alarm sounds inadvertently if the rear hatch door is unlocked using the "TRUNK" button on the key fob (alarm must be armed) on some vehicles. This may be caused by the wiring harness design.
ACTION
Modify the wiring harness and replace the key fobs. Refer to the following Service Procedure for details.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
MODIFYING THE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM ALLOWING THE KEY TO OPEN THE REAR HATCH AND PREVENTING THE ALARM FROM SOUNDING
1. Remove the left rear trim panel to access the Remote Anti-Theft Module.
2. Modify wiring connectors 0404 and 0405 (Figure 1). Refer to the 1998 Escort/Tracer Electrical and Vacuum Troubleshooting Manual (EVTM), Page 111-3.
a. Splice a terminated wire (Thomas and Betts Automotive Part # D-78) onto Circuit 448 (Green/Black wire) of 0404.
b. Insert terminal into Cavity 9 of 0405.
c. Tape and secure wire installed as needed.
3. Install trim panel.
MODIFYING THE DOOR LOCK SWITCH WIRING TO UNLOCK THE REAR HATCH
1. Remove the right front kick panel.
2. Modify wiring connector 0293 (Figure 2). Refer to the 1998 Escort/Tracer EVTM, Page 110-4.
a. Remove Circuit 447 wire terminal (Pink Wire) of 0293.
b. Remove/disregard terminal on Circuit 447 (Pink Wire) and splice onto Circuit 433 (Green/White) on 0293.
c. Tape and secure wire installed as needed.
3. Install right front kick panel.
4. Replace the 4-Button with 3-Button Key Fobs (F87Z-15K601-AA) and reprogram.
NOTE
TO PURCHASE A TERMINAL REPAIR KIT OR ORDER SUPPLIES CONTACT:
^ U.S.A. - THOMAS AND BETTS WIRING
SYSTEMS AND COMPONENTS: (800) 466-1986
OR (810) 493-1221
^ CANADA - JOBBORN MANUFACTURING
LIMITED: (800) 337-0823
PART NUMBER PART NAME
F87Z-15K6O1-AA Key Fob
OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: NONE
SUPERSEDES: 98-13-2
WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under The Provisions Of Bumper To Bumper Warranty Coverage
OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME
982517A Modify Wiring Harness And 0.5 Hr.
Replace And Reprogram
Key Fobs
DEALER CODING
CONDITION
BASIC PART NO. CODE
15K601 X7
OASIS CODES: 112000, 203000, 203200, 205000, 206000