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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.
Remote Transmitter Programming
2000 Mercury Sable V6-3.0L DOHC VIN SSECTION Remote Transmitter Programming
NOTE: The Generic Electronic Module (GEM) will erase all previously stored keyless entry remote transmitters when a new transmitter is programmed. If adding an additional transmitter, the existing transmitters stored in memory must be programmed at the same time.
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. Press and hold any button on the keyless entry remote transmitter. The doors will lock and unlock to confirm programming.
4. The GEM will automatically associate the transmitter to a personality setting. The first transmitter will be position 1, and the second transmitter will be position 2. The remaining transmitters, if programmed, will not be associated to a personality setting.
5. If additional transmitters are to be programmed, program each transmitter within 7.5 seconds of the last transmitter.
6. After all transmitters are programmed:
^ A new keyless entry keypad code can be programmed within 7.5 seconds of the last transmitter.
^ 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 GEM will exit the program mode automatically.
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. Press and hold any button on the keyless entry remote transmitter. The doors will lock and unlock to confirm programming.
4. The GEM will automatically associate the transmitter to a personality setting. The first transmitter will be position 1, and the second transmitter will be position 2. The remaining transmitters, if programmed, will not be associated to a personality setting.
5. If additional transmitters are to be programmed, program each transmitter within 7.5 seconds of the last transmitter.
6. After all transmitters are programmed:
^ A new keyless entry keypad code can be programmed within 7.5 seconds of the last transmitter.
^ 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 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.