2000 Ford Contour SVTFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Transmitter Programming

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  1. Cycle ignition switch from LOCK to RUN positions 4 times within 3 seconds. Locks will lock and unlock to confirm programming mode has been entered. Press any button on remote transmitter.
  2. If additional remote transmitters are to be programmed, press any button on remaining remote transmitters within 7.5 seconds. To exit programming mode, turn ignition switch to START position or wait 7.5 seconds.
  3. To set a remote transmitter to also operate a memory set position, press SET button on memory switch then press any button on remote transmitter then press appropriate memory button (1 or 2). To unassociate a transmitter, repeat this step.
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  • 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.
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