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DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
2000 Mercury Sable V6-3.0L DOHC VIN SFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Keyless Entry Keypad Code Programming
1. Enter the permanent factory keyless entry keypad code.
2. Press the 1/2 button within five seconds to activate the programming mode. Holding the 1/2 button for more than two seconds will erase all stored customer codes. The door locks will lock, then unlock, confirming the codes are erased. The existing codes do not need to be erased to program new codes.
3. Enter the new five-digit keyless entry keypad code.
4. To associate the new code with personality position 1 or 2, press the 1/2 button within 7.5 seconds of entering the 5th digit of the new code for position 1 or 3/4 button for position 2. The door locks will lock and unlock confirming the new code is programmed.
5. If another code is to be programmed, begin entering the code within 7.5 seconds of the last button pressed.
6. After all new keyless entry codes are programmed:
^ Transmitters can be programmed within 7.5 seconds of the last keypad code entered.
^ Press keyless entry keypad buttons 7/8 and 9/0 at the same time to exit the program mode.
^ Wait for 7.5 seconds; the Generic Electronic Module (GEM) will exit the program mode automatically.
2. Press the 1/2 button within five seconds to activate the programming mode. Holding the 1/2 button for more than two seconds will erase all stored customer codes. The door locks will lock, then unlock, confirming the codes are erased. The existing codes do not need to be erased to program new codes.
3. Enter the new five-digit keyless entry keypad code.
4. To associate the new code with personality position 1 or 2, press the 1/2 button within 7.5 seconds of entering the 5th digit of the new code for position 1 or 3/4 button for position 2. The door locks will lock and unlock confirming the new code is programmed.
5. If another code is to be programmed, begin entering the code within 7.5 seconds of the last button pressed.
6. After all new keyless entry codes are programmed:
^ Transmitters can be programmed within 7.5 seconds of the last keypad code entered.
^ Press keyless entry keypad buttons 7/8 and 9/0 at the same time to exit the program mode.
^ Wait for 7.5 seconds; the Generic Electronic Module (GEM) will exit the program mode automatically.
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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.
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