Keyless Entry Transmitter: Testing and Inspection

2010 Ford Ranger 2WD L4-2.3LSECTION Testing and Inspection



Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Transmitter Programming

NOTE: All Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitters must be programmed at the same time.

1. Before entering the program mode, the vehicle must be electronically unlocked with the RKE transmitter or the door lock control switch while the driver door is open.

2. Turn the ignition switch from OFF to RUN 8 times within 10 seconds, with the eighth turn ending in RUN. If the module successfully enters program mode, it locks and then unlocks all the doors.

3. Within 20 seconds, press any button on an RKE transmitter and the doors lock and then unlock to confirm that each RKE transmitter is programmed. Repeat this step for each RKE transmitter.

4. If the door locks do not respond for any RKE transmitter, wait several seconds and press the button again. If the door locks still fail to respond, refer to Handles, Locks, Latches and Entry Systems. Make sure that no more than the maximum number (6) of RKE transmitters is being programmed. Testing and Inspection

5. Exiting the programming mode is accomplished if 1 of the following occurs:
- The key transitions to the OFF position.

- 20 seconds have passed since entering programming mode or since the last RKE transmitter was programmed.

- The maximum number of RKE transmitters have been programmed.

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