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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD1997CONTOUR LX, 2.5 L, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 50 (REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM)SYSTEM TESTINGREMOTE FUNCTION DOES NOT OPERATE FROM REMOTE TRANSMITTER
1997 Ford Contour LX, 2.5 L, Standard

Remote Function Does Not Operate From Remote Transmitter

1997 Ford Contour LX, 2.5 L, StandardSECTION Remote Function Does Not Operate From Remote Transmitter
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1997 Ford Probe. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Turn ignition on. Program transmitter. See REMOTE TRANSMITTER  under PROGRAMMING. If system responds correctly, retest for symptoms. If system does not respond correctly, go to next step.
  2. Turn ignition off. Replace transmitter batteries. Turn ignition on. Program transmitter. See REMOTE TRANSMITTER  under PROGRAMMING. If system responds correctly, transmitter is okay. Retest for symptoms. If system does not respond correctly, go to next step.
  3. Replace transmitter with a known-working unit. Program transmitter. See REMOTE TRANSMITTER  under PROGRAMMING. Turn ignition on. If system responds correctly, replace original transmitter. If system does not respond correctly, go to next step.
  4. Turn ignition off. Disconnect REM connector. Measure resistance between points listed below.
    • Blue/Green wire between REM connector (pin No. 5) and program connector. See Figure and Figure .
    • Blue/White wire between REM connector (pin No. 15) and program connector. See Figure and Figure .
    • Blue/Green wire between REM connector and ground.
    • Blue/White wire between REM connector and ground.
    • Blue/Green and Blue/White wire terminals of program connector.

Resistance should be less than 5 ohms for wires between REM and program connector. Resistance should be more than 10 k/ohms between REM and ground, and between program connector terminals. If all resistances are as specified, temporarily substitute known-good REM and retest system. If any resistance is not as specified, repair wire(s) in question. See WIRING DIAGRAM  .

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