Keyless Entry

2004 Ford Mustang Base, 2D Coupe, 3.9 6, AutomaticSECTION Keyless Entry

The electronic door lock system has two main components:

  • generic electronic module (GEM)
  • remote transmitter
    Fig 1: Identifying Electronic Door Lock Remote Transmitter
    G04026195Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

The remote transmitter initiates the following electronic system functions:

  • unlocks the driver door
  • unlocks all doors
  • 5Β 

  • locks all doors
  • activates/deactivates the panic alarm
  • commands the interior lamps on (when unlocking) and off (when locking)
  • sounds the horn once when LOCK is pressed twice within 3 seconds, and doors are closed
  • sounds the horn twice when LOCK is pressed within 3 seconds with any door ajar

The remote transmitter has a minimum operating range of 10 m (33 ft).

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