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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.
2000 Ford Taurus SELFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Section 61 (Keyless Entry/Computer Operated Locks)
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Lincoln LS. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Description And Operation
- Diagnosis And Testing
- Keyless Entry
- Notes
- Special Tool(s)
- Principles of Operation
- Inspection and Verification
- DDM Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Index
- FEM Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Index
- REM Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Index
- SSP Relay Index
- Symptom Chart
- Pinpoint Test A: No Communication With The Driver Door Module (DDM)
- Pinpoint Test B: No Communication With The Rear Electronic Module (REM)
- Pinpoint Test C: All Door Locks Are Inoperative - From Driver Door Switch
- Pinpoint Test D: All Door Locks Are Inoperative - From Passenger Door Switch
- Pinpoint Test E: All Door Locks Are Inoperative - From Driver Door Lock Cylinder
- Pinpoint Test F: A Single Door Lock Is Inoperative - Driver Door
- Pinpoint Test G: More Than One Door Lock Is Inoperative - Passenger Door, Right Rear Door, And Left Rear Door
- Pinpoint Test H: More Than One Door Lock Is Inoperative - Passenger Door And Right Rear Door
- Pinpoint Test I: A Single Door Lock Is Inoperative - Left Rear Door
- Pinpoint Test J: The Luggage Compartment Door Is Inoperative - From Release Switch
- Pinpoint Test K: The Luggage Compartment Door Is Inoperative - From Release Switch And Remote Transmitter
- Pinpoint Test L: The Doors Do Not Lock And Unlock Using The Remote Transmitter
- Pinpoint Test M: The Memory Seat Does Not Operate Correctly Using The Remote Transmitter
- Pinpoint Test N: The Auto-Lock Does Not Operate Correctly
- Pinpoint Test O: The Smart Lock Does Not Operate Correctly
- Pinpoint Test P: Panic Feature Is Inoperative
- Pinpoint Test Q: The Luggage Compartment Door Is Inoperative Using The Remote Transmitter
- Pinpoint Test R: No Communication With The Front Electronic Module (FEM)
- Keyless Entry
- General Procedures
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.
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