Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
1999 Ford Taurus SHOFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Remote Keyless Entry Systems
- Description
- Operation
- Component Locations
- Programming
- Trouble Shooting
- Component Tests
- Self-Diagnostic System
- System Tests
- Notes
- DTC B1300: Power Door Lock Circuit Failure
- DTC B1309: All Door Lock Sense Circuit Short To Ground
- DTC B1310: Power Door Unlock Circuit Failure
- DTC B1342: Ecu Failure
- DTC B1371: Illuminated Entry Relay Coil Circuit Failure
- DTC B1373: Illuminated Entry Relay Circuit Short To Battery
- DTC B1397: Power Door Unlock Short To Battery
- DTC B1607: Illuminated Entry Input Circuit Failure
- DTC B1610: Illuminated Entry Input Circuit Short To Ground
- DTC B1830: Door Unlock/Disarm Switch Circuit Failure
- DTC B1833: Door Unlock/Disarm Switch Circuit Short To Ground
- DTC B1834: Door Unlock/Disarm Output Circuit Failure
- DTC B1836: Door Unlock/Disarm Output Circuit Short To Battery
- Symptom Tests
- Test A: No Communication With Generic Electronic Module (Gem)
- Test B: No Communication With Remote Anti-Theft Personality (Rap) Module
- Test C: Locks Inoperative From Keypad
- Test D: Locks Inoperative From Remote Transmitter
- Test E: Illuminated Entry Does Not Operate From Keypad
- Test F: Illuminated Entry Inoperative From Remote Transmitter
- Test G: Personal Security Alarm Does Not Operate From Remote Transmitter
- Test H: AUTOLOCK System Does Not Work Properly
- Test J: Trunk Does Not Unlock From Remote Transmitter
- Test K: Liftgate Does Not Unlock
- Test L: Liftgate Does Not Operate At Release Switch
- Test M: Smart Lock Feature Does Not Operate Properly
- Removal & Installation
- Wiring Diagrams
Factory Service Tools
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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.