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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.
2008 Ford Taurus AWD V6-3.5LFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Keyless Entry Key-Pad: Testing and Inspection
KEYLESS ENTRY KEYPAD CODE PROGRAMMING
Programming A Personal Entry Code And Keypad Association To Memory Seats And Mirrors (if Equipped)
NOTE: The system allows 3 personal codes to be programmed.
1. Enter the factory set 5-digit keyless entry keypad code.
2. Within 5 seconds, press the 1/2 button on the keypad to activate the programming mode.
3. Enter the new 5-digit keyless entry keypad code. Each number must be entered within 5 seconds of each other.
4. NOTE: The factory-set code cannot be associated with a memory setting.
To associate the entry code with a new memory setting, enter a sixth digit to indicate which driver should be set in a memory recalled by the personal entry code:
- Pressing 1/2 recalls Driver 1 settings.
- Pressing 3/4 recalls Driver 2 settings.
- Pressing other keypad buttons or not pressing a keypad button as a sixth digit does not set a driver and will not recall a memory setting.
5. The door locks will lock and unlock to confirm the new code is programmed.
Erasing a Personal Entry Code
1. Enter the factory set 5-digit keyless entry keypad code.
2. Within 5 seconds, press the 1/2 button on the keypad and release.
3. Within 5 seconds, press and hold the 1/2 button for 2 seconds.
4. All personal codes are now erased and only the factory set 5-digit code will work.
Programming A Personal Entry Code And Keypad Association To Memory Seats And Mirrors (if Equipped)
NOTE: The system allows 3 personal codes to be programmed.
1. Enter the factory set 5-digit keyless entry keypad code.
2. Within 5 seconds, press the 1/2 button on the keypad to activate the programming mode.
3. Enter the new 5-digit keyless entry keypad code. Each number must be entered within 5 seconds of each other.
4. NOTE: The factory-set code cannot be associated with a memory setting.
To associate the entry code with a new memory setting, enter a sixth digit to indicate which driver should be set in a memory recalled by the personal entry code:
- Pressing 1/2 recalls Driver 1 settings.
- Pressing 3/4 recalls Driver 2 settings.
- Pressing other keypad buttons or not pressing a keypad button as a sixth digit does not set a driver and will not recall a memory setting.
5. The door locks will lock and unlock to confirm the new code is programmed.
Erasing a Personal Entry Code
1. Enter the factory set 5-digit keyless entry keypad code.
2. Within 5 seconds, press the 1/2 button on the keypad and release.
3. Within 5 seconds, press and hold the 1/2 button for 2 seconds.
4. All personal codes are now erased and only the factory set 5-digit code will work.
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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.