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1997 Ford Probe Base, AutomaticFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Test E: Doors Do Not Lock Or Unlock With Transmitter
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1997 Mercury Tracer and 1997 Ford Escort. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Check ROOM fuse located in interior fuse panel. If fuse is okay, reinstall fuse and go to step 3). If fuse is blown, go to next step.
- Replace blown fuse. If ROOM fuse fails again, repair Blue/Red wire between interior fuse panel and Remote Anti-Theft Personality (RAP) module. See WIRING DIAGRAM . If fuse does not fail, reinstall fuse and go to next step.
- Disconnect RAP module connectors C1 and C2. See CONTROL MODULE under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. Measure voltage between ground and RAP module connector C1, terminal No. 25 (Blue/Black wire). See Figure . Measure voltage between ground and RAP module connector C2, ter minal No. 12 (Blue/Red wire). See Figure . If both voltages are greater than 10 volts, go to next step. If voltages are less than 10 volts, repair wire in question. See WIRING DIAGRAM .
- Measure resistance between ground and RAP module connector C2, terminal No. 14 (Black wire). See Figure . Resistance should be less than 5 ohms. If resistance is less than 5 ohms, reconnect RAP connectors and go to next step. If resistance is not less than 5 ohms, repair Black wire between RAP module connector and ground. See WIRING DIAGRAM .
- Measure battery voltage of both transmitter batteries. If voltage at both batteries is greater than 2.8 volts, reassemble transmitter and go to next step. If voltage at both batteries is not greater than 2.8 volts, replace transmitter batteries.
- Perform programming procedure. See REMOTE TRANSMITTER under PROGRAMMING. If programming is successful, system is okay. If programming is not successful, replace transmitter and go to next step.
- Perform programming procedure. See REMOTE TRANSMITTER under PROGRAMMING. If programming is successful, system is okay. If programming is not successful, replace RAP module. See CONTROL MODULE under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION .
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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.