Keyless Entry System - Remote: Testing: Notes

1996 Mercury Sable LS, 4D Sedan, 3.0 SSECTION Notes

At least one remote transmitter is required for testing. The following tests make references to Remote Anti-theft Personality (RAP) module connectors and Generic Electronic Module (GEM) connectors. See Fig 1 and Fig 2 for connector terminal identification. For additional information, see DOOR LOCKS & TRUNK RELEASE - POWER article.

Fig 1: Identifying Remote Anti-Theft Personality (RAP) Module Connector Terminals (Sable & Taurus)
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