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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD1997WINDSTAR LX, 3.0 UREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISBODY & FRAMEDOOR LOCKSREMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEMPROGRAMMINGREMOTE TRANSMITTER
1997 Ford Windstar LX, 3.0 U
Remote Transmitter
1997 Ford Windstar LX, 3.0 USECTION Remote Transmitter
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:
- Turn ignition switch to ON or ON/ACCESSORY position and momentarily short the two terminals of the Program Connector (J4). The Program connector is a 2-pin connector taped to the wire assembly. It is located to the right of the glove box, behind the far right side of the instrument panel. All doors should lock then unlock. Remove shorting terminal.
- Press any button on transmitter. All doors should lock then unlock, to verify that transmitter has been programmed.
- Go to step 2 to program additional transmitters into the control module (up to four transmitter maximum).
- Turn ignition OFF. All doors should lock then unlock.
- Check operation.
NOTE:
If door locks do not respond, press button again (up to three times maximum with the same transmitter). If door locks still fail to respond, go to SYMPTOM TESTS
.
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.