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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD1999WINDSTAR BASE, VAN CARGO, 3.8 4REPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)GENERAL INFORMATIONCOMPUTER RELEARN PROCEDURESCOMPUTER RELEARN PROCEDURESWINDSTARFRONT ELECTRONIC MODULE (FEM) PROGRAMMING
1999 Ford Windstar Base, Van Cargo, 3.8 4

Front Electronic Module (FEM) Programming

1999 Ford Windstar Base, Van Cargo, 3.8 4SECTION Front Electronic Module (FEM) Programming

Prior to removal of FEM, upload module configuration information to the New Generation Star (NGS) tester using manufacturer's instructions. Once module has been replaced, download module configuration information from NGS tester into new module.

NOTE: This procedure is used when a customer needs keys programmed into system and does not have 2 programmed ignition keys available, or when programmed ignition keys have been lost and/or ignition switch assembly has been replaced. This procedure will erase all programmed ignition keys from memory and prevent vehicle from starting until 2 keys have been programmed. Ignition keys must have correct mechanical key cut for vehicle and must be an encoded key. If additional key(s) are to be programmed, perform KEY PROGRAMMING - USING 2 PROGRAMMED KEYS. If remaining keys are with customer and not with vehicle, instruct customer to see owner's manual to program spare key(s).
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