Remote Transmitter

1999 Mercury Sable LS, 4D Sedan, 3.0 SSECTION Remote Transmitter
NOTE: When programing remote transmitters, all transmitters MUST BE programmed at same time. Failure to program all transmitter at same time will render all other transmitters inoperative.
  1. Ensure anti-theft system is not armed. Turn ignition switch from OFF to RUN position 8 times within 10 seconds ending in RUN position. The system will indicate entry into program mode by locking and unlocking all doors.
  2. Press any button on remote transmitter within 20 seconds. Doors will lock and unlock to confirm transmitter has been programmed. Repeat procedure to program additional transmitters.
  3. Turn ignition switch to OFF position to exit program mode. If a new set of transmitters have been programed, RAP module will lock and unlock all doors one last time to confirm programing was successful. If system does not program successfully, repeat procedure. If system will not program, perform TEST D: LOCKS INOPERATIVE FROM REMOTE TRANSMITTERΒ  under SYSTEM TESTS.
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