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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMERCURY2000MYSTIQUE GS, 2.0 3, AUTOMATICREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)GENERAL INFORMATIONCOMPUTER RELEARN PROCEDURESRELEARN PROCEDURESREMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) TRANSMITTER PROGRAMMINGCOUGAR
2000 Mercury Mystique GS, 2.0 3, Automatic
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Transmitter Programming: Cougar
2000 Mercury Mystique GS, 2.0 3, AutomaticSECTION Cougar
- Open driver's window. Turn ignition switch to RUN or ACC position. Access programming connector. Programming connector is behind left trunk trim panel, attached to relay panel. Using jumper wire, momentarily short the 2 terminals of programming connector together. Both doors should lock then unlock to confirm program mode has been entered.
- Press any button on keyless entry remote transmitter. Both doors should lock then unlock to confirm that transmitter has been programmed.
- Repeat step 2) to program all other transmitter (maximum of 4 transmitters) to be used with this system before exiting programming. To exit programming, turn ignition switch to LOCK position. To confirm programming mode has been exited, both doors should lock then unlock.
NOTE:
After first remote transmitter is programmed, all other remote transmitters will be erased from memory. All remote transmitters must be programmed at the same time.
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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.