Keyless Entry System - New Processor

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Article No. 87-25-3
KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM - AUTOLOCK FEATURE OPERATED BY KEYLESS ENTRY PAD - VEHICLES BUILT AFTER 01/20/88 - SERVICE TIPS
FORD: 1988 THUNDERBIRD, TAURUS

LINCOLN-MERCURY: 1988 COUGAR, SABLE, MARK VII, CONTINENTAL, LINCOLN TOWN CAR
ISSUE: The Keyless Entry System, Autolock Feature, will have a new designed keyless entry processor after January 20, 1988. The new processor will allow the customer to activate or deactivate the Autolock Feature by using the Keyless Entry Pad. Vehicles will be delivered to the dealers with the Autolock Feature deactivated.
ACTION: Customers taking delivery of vehicles with the Keyless Entry System should be informed on this new feature to eliminate complaints about inoperative automatic door locks. The description and operation of the autolock system on page 11 of this TSB should be inserted in the 1988 Shop Manuals under the Keyless Entry System.

OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: None
WARRANTY STATUS: "INFORMATION ONLY"
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION

Autolock Feature

The Autolock Feature of the Keyless Entry System can be activated or deactivated by using the Keyless Entry Key Pad.

1. To activate Autolock Feature into keyless entry system, enter the five-digit code from your code card.

2. Within five (5) seconds of entering the code, depress and hold the 7/8 button.

3. Within the next five (5) seconds, while holding the 7/8 button, depress and release the 3/4 button.
4. The Autolock Feature is now programmed into the Keyless Entry System.

5. To deactivate the Autolock Feature, perform Steps 1, 2, and 3.

NOTE: Every time battery voltage is removed and reconnected to the vehicle, the Autolock Feature will automatically be deactivated. Trying to start vehicle with a very weak battery can also wipe out the Autolock Feature. To restore Autolock Feature, re-enter original button sequence.