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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD1997CONTOUR LX, 2.5 L, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 6 (KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM - REMOTE)PROGRAMMINGREMOTE TRANSMITTER
1997 Ford Contour LX, 2.5 L, Standard
Remote Transmitter
1997 Ford Contour LX, 2.5 L, StandardSECTION Remote Transmitter
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1997 Lincoln Continental. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE:
For additional information on remote transmitter programming and trouble shooting, see REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY DIAGNOSTIC SERVICE TIPS
bulletin (Ford Bulletin No. 97-24-13) in TSB.
To program (or re-program) transmitter(s) into the remote/keyless entry module, perform the following steps:
- Enter 5-digit permanent entry code into keyless entry keypad. The permanent entry code for the DDM may be determined with a New Generation Star (NGS) Tester. Request PID-KEY CODE. See ON-DEMAND SELF-TEST in MODULE COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK article.
- Within 5 seconds of pressing last digit of permanent entry code, press 1/2 button on keypad. All doors should lock and unlock to confirm programming mode has been entered. Press ANY button on remote transmitter within 5 seconds of pressing 1/2 button. All door locks will cycle to indicate successful programming of transmitter.
- If additional transmitters are to be programmed, press any button on next transmitter to be programmed within 5 seconds of programming first transmitter. If programming is successful, doors will signal by locking and unlocking.
- If keypad light goes out before all transmitters are programmed, repeat process from step 1) . Up to 4 transmitters may be programmed for a vehicle. Press 7/8 and 9/0 buttons simultaneously on keypad to exit program mode.
NOTE:
The remote/keyless entry module erases all previous transmitters from memory when the transmitters are programmed or re-programmed. The remote/keyless entry module can store up to four transmitters in memory.
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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.