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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD1997CROWN VICTORIA BASE, 4.6 WREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENTANTI-THEFT SYSTEMSREMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM
1997 Ford Crown Victoria Base, 4.6 W
Remote Keyless Entry System
1997 Ford Crown Victoria Base, 4.6 WSECTION Remote Keyless Entry System
- Description & Operation
- Programming
- Trouble Shooting
- Diagnostic Tests
- Notes
- DTC B1342 - Ecu Defective
- DTC B1397 - Power Door Unlock Short To B+
- DTC B1517 - Seat Occupied Switch Short To B+
- DTC B1525 - Keyless Entry Short To B+
- DTC B1553 - Trunk Release Short To B+
- DTC B1679 - Panic Alarm Short To B+
- DTC B1751 - Park/Neutral Switch Short To B+
- DTC B1396 - Power Door Lock Short To B+ (Driver Door Module)
- DTC B1396 - Power Door Lock Short To B+ (Lighting Control Module)
- Symptom Tests
- Notes
- No Communication With Driver Door Module
- No Communication With Lighting Control Module
- Doors Do Not Lock Or Unlock With Keypad
- All Door Locks Inoperative
- Illuminated Entry Does Not Work From Keypad
- Interior Lights Do Not Turn Off If Left On
- AUTOLOCK Function Does Not Work Properly
- Trunk Will Not Unlock
- Doors Do Not Lock Or Unlock From Remote Transmitter
- Removal & Installation
- Wiring Diagrams
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.