2000 Ford ZX2 AutomaticFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Test D: DTC B2425 (Remote Transmitter Out Of Synchronization)

  1. Press any button on inoperative remote entry transmitter 4 times consecutively. If remote transmitter still does not operate properly, go to next step. If remote transmitter now operates properly, system is okay at this time. Clear DTCs and retest system operation.
  2. Ensure to see if all other remote transmitters operate properly. If all other remote transmitters operate properly, go to next step. If all other remote transmitters do not operate properly, go to step  4 .
  3. Press any button on any operating remote transmitters. Within 30 seconds of pressing any button on any operating remote transmitter, press a button on inoperative remote transmitter. Ensure if inoperative remote transmitter now operates properly. If inoperative remote transmitter still does not operate properly, go to next step. If inoperative remote transmitter now operates properly, clear DTCs and retest system operation.
  4. Reprogram inoperative remote transmitter(s). See TRANSMITTER  under PROGRAMMING. If inoperative remote transmitter(s) still do not operate properly, perform TEST A: ALL DOOR LOCKS ARE INOPERATIVE (4-DOOR REMOTE SYSTEM)  under SYSTEM TESTS. If inoperative remote transmitter(s) now operate properly, inform customer that any additional remote transmitters not available during reprogram will not operate with vehicle. All remote transmitters must be programmed at the same time. Clear DTCs. Retest system operation.
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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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