Illuminated Entry Does Not Operate Using Remote Transmitter

1997 Mercury Sable LS, 4D Sedan, 3.0 USECTION Illuminated Entry Does Not Operate Using Remote Transmitter
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1997 Lincoln Mark VIII. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Using remote transmitter, lock and unlock doors. If doors do not lock and unlock, go to LOCKS DO NOT OPERATE FROM REMOTE TRANSMITTER test. If doors lock and unlock, replace original driver's door module with known good unit, then retest system. If illuminated entry is still inoperative, reinstall original driver's door module. Replace SCIL control module, then retest system.

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