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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMERCURY1998TRACER GS, AUTOMATICREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENTANTI-THEFT SYSTEMSREMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEMSYSTEM TESTINGNOTES
1998 Mercury Tracer GS, Automatic

System Testing: Notes

1998 Mercury Tracer GS, AutomaticSECTION Notes

Before beginning any system testing, perform PRELIMINARY PROCEDURE  under SELF-DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM. If no DTCs are retrieved in preliminary procedure, go to appropriate system test in SYSTEM TEST INDEX.

SYSTEM TEST INDEX

Symptom Perform System Test
All Door Locks Are Inoperative (Driver Door Only Remote System) A 
All Door Locks Are Inoperative (4-Door Only Remote System) B 
Luggage Compartment Door Is Inoperative Using Remote Transmitter C 
Illuminated Entry Does Not Operate Using Remote Transmitter (1)
Panic Alarm Does Not Operate Properly Using Remote Transmitter (2)
No Communication With RAP Module D 
Horn Chirp Is Inoperative In Program Mode (Mexico Anti-Theft System Only) E 
Single Door Lock Is Inoperative (Driver Door Only remote System) F 
(1) See appropriate wiring diagram in ILLUMINATION/INTERIOR LIGHTS article. Repair or replace wiring as necessary.
(2) See ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM article to continue diagnosis.
RENDER: 1.0x

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