AUTOLOCK Enable/Disable

2003 Ford Windstar BaseSECTION AUTOLOCK Enable/Disable
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Central Security Module (CSM) enable/disable mode allows autolock feature to be turned on or off. To enter enable/disable mode, close all doors. Ensure ignition switch is in LOCK position. Perform the following steps within 30 seconds:

  • Turn ignition switch from LOCK to RUN position.
  • Press power door lock switch UNLOCK button 3 times.
  • Turn ignition switch from RUN to OFF position.
  • Press power door lock switch UNLOCK button 3 times.
  • Turn ignition switch from LOCK to RUN position.
  • CSM module should chirp horn indicating CSM module is in enable/disable mode and ready to accept program changes.

Press power door lock switch UNLOCK button once to command CSM module to toggle autolock feature on or off. Press power door lock switch LOCK button once to enable/disable autolock feature. CSM module will chirp one time to indicate autolock has been disabled. CSM module will chirp once, followed by a longer chirp to indicate autolock feature has been enabled. Press power door lock switch UNLOCK button once, then turn ignition switch to OFF position to exit enable/disable mode. CSM module should chirp once to verify a feature change.

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