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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMERCURY1998VILLAGER GS, VAN CARGOREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENTANTI-THEFT SYSTEMSKEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM - REMOTEPROGRAMMINGREMOTE TRANSMITTER
1998 Mercury Villager GS, Van Cargo
Remote Transmitter
1998 Mercury Villager GS, Van CargoSECTION Remote Transmitter
NOTE:
For additional information on remote transmitter programming and trouble shooting, see REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY DIAGNOSTIC SERVICE TIPS
bulletin (Ford Bulletin No. 97-24-13) in TSB.
To program (or re-program) transmitter(s) into the remote/keyless entry module, perform the following steps:
- Enter vehicle. Close and lock all doors. Insert and remove ignition key in ignition switch 6 times within 10 seconds. Lights on instrument panel will flash to indicate original code has been erased.
- Turn ignition key to ACC position. Press LOCK button on remote transmitter. Lights on instrument panel will flash to verify that transmitter has been programmed.
- To program additional transmitters, unlock then lock all doors using power door lock switch on driver door arm rest. Press LOCK button on additional transmitter (up to 4 maximum). Lights on instrument panel will flash to verify that transmitter has been programmed. Turn ignition off.
NOTE:
If doors do not respond, press button again (3 times maximum) with same transmitter. If doors still won't lock, go to TEST A: LOCKS DO NOT OPERATE FROM REMOTE TRANSMITTER
under TESTING.
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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.