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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2004RANGER 2D PICKUP, 3.0 U, 4WD, AUTOMATICREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENTANTI-THEFT SYSTEMSHANDLES, LOCKS, LATCHES AND ENTRY SYSTEMSDIAGNOSIS AND TESTINGLOCKS, LATCHES AND ENTRY SYSTEMSPINPOINT TESTSPINPOINT TEST E: THE REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY TRANSMITTER IS OUT OF SYNCHRONIZATION
2004 Ford Ranger 2D Pickup, 3.0 U, 4WD, Automatic
Pinpoint Test E: The Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter Is Out Of Synchronization
2004 Ford Ranger 2D Pickup, 3.0 U, 4WD, AutomaticSECTION Pinpoint Test E: The Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter Is Out Of Synchronization
NOTE:
All remote transmitters must be present to begin diagnosis of the remote keyless entry (RKE) system.
- E1 RESYNCHRONIZE THE INOPERATIVE REMOTE TRANSMITTER
- Key in OFF position.
- Press any button on the inoperative remote transmitter four times consecutively within 30 seconds.
- Does the remote transmitter operate correctly now?
- Yes : The system is OK. CLEAR the DTCs. TEST the system for normal operation.
- No : GO to E2.
- E2 CHECK FOR A SECOND REMOTE TRANSMITTER
- Check for another remote transmitter that operates with the vehicle.
- Is there another remote transmitter that operates with the vehicle?
- Yes : GO to E3.
- No : GO to E4.
- E3 RESYNCHRONIZE THE INOPERATIVE REMOTE TRANSMITTER USING THE SECOND REMOTE TRANSMITTER
- Key in OFF position.
- Press any button on the operational remote transmitter.
- Within 30 seconds, press a button on the inoperative remote transmitter.
- Check the inoperative remote transmitter for correct operation.
- Does the inoperative remote transmitter operate now?
- Yes : The system is OK. CLEAR the DTCs. TEST the system for normal operation.
- No : GO to E4.
- E4 PROGRAM THE INOPERATIVE REMOTE TRANSMITTER OR ALL THE REMOTE TRANSMITTERS
- Reprogram the inoperative remote transmitter individually using a diagnostic tool or reprogram all remote transmitters using the manual key cycle method. REFER to REMOTE TRANSMITTER PROGRAMMING .
- Does the inoperative remote transmitter operate now?
- Yes : The system is OK. INFORM the customer that any remote transmitters not present will need to be reprogrammed. CLEAR the DTCs. TEST the system for normal operation.
- No : To diagnose the inoperative remote transmitter, Go To PINPOINT TEST D: THE DOORS DO NOT LOCK/UNLOCK USING THE REMOTE TRANSMITTER .
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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.