Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
1996 Ford Crown Victoria V8-4.6L VIN WFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Programming an Alternate Code
1. Enter the five digit permanent entry code into keyless entry keypad. (Permanant code is located on the module).
2. Within five seconds of pressing last button of permanent code, press the 1/2 button within five seconds of pressing the last button of the permanent code.
3. Enter any alternate five digit code within five seconds of pressing 1/2 button.
^ Enter a sixth digit as follows to indicate operator's memory seat setting to be set by alternate code:
9/0 -- no memory recall
1/2 -- memory seat position I
3/4 -- memory seat position 2
5/6 -- memory seat position 3
^ After successful programming, the doors will signal by locking and then unlocking.
2. Within five seconds of pressing last button of permanent code, press the 1/2 button within five seconds of pressing the last button of the permanent code.
3. Enter any alternate five digit code within five seconds of pressing 1/2 button.
^ Enter a sixth digit as follows to indicate operator's memory seat setting to be set by alternate code:
9/0 -- no memory recall
1/2 -- memory seat position I
3/4 -- memory seat position 2
5/6 -- memory seat position 3
^ After successful programming, the doors will signal by locking and then unlocking.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
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