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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMERCURY2008MARINER 2WD V6-3.0LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISBODY AND FRAMELOCKSKEYLESS ENTRYTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINSKEYLESS ENTRY - INTEGRATED KEYHEAD TRANSMITTER ISSUES
2008 Mercury Mariner 2WD V6-3.0L
Keyless Entry - Integrated Keyhead Transmitter Issues
2008 Mercury Mariner 2WD V6-3.0LSECTION Keyless Entry - Integrated Keyhead Transmitter Issues
TSB 08-11-10
06/09/08
INTEGRATED KEYHEAD TRANSMITTER KEY (IKT) -
INCOMPLETE REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE)
PROGRAMMING AND/OR DTC B1139
FORD:
2008 Taurus X, Taurus, Escape Hybrid, Escape
MERCURY:
2008 Sable, Mariner Hybrid, Mariner
ISSUE
Some 2008 Escape, Mariner and Escape/Mariner Hybrid vehicles built on or before 01/18/2008, 2008 Taurus, Taurus X, and Sable vehicles built on or before 01/15/2008 may exhibit incomplete remote keyless entry (RKE) programming of the integrated keyhead transmitter key (IKT) when adding or replacing IKTs. The passive anti-theft system (PATS) will program and the engine will start and run, only the RKE transmitter function will be inoperative. Diagnostic trouble code (DTC) B1139 may be present.
ACTION
Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
1. Reprogram the Instrument Cluster module to the latest calibration using IDS release B 55.4 and higher with patch 10. This new calibration is not included in the VCM 2008.5 CD. Calibration and IDS patch files may also be obtained at the website. Using IDS open Toolbox, select Module Programming and then Instrument Cluster to perform reprogram.
2. Install the IKT that has inoperative RKE function into the ignition and turn to the RUN position for 6 seconds to program the RKE function.
3. Remove the IKT from the ignition and verify RKE buttons function properly.
WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under Provisions Of New Vehicle Limited Warranty Coverage
IMPORTANT: Warranty coverage limits/policies are not altered by a TSB. Warranty coverage limits are determined by the identified causal part.
OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME
081110A 2008 Escape, Escape 0.3 Hr.
Hybrid, Mariner, Mariner
Hybrid, Taurus, Sable,
Taurus X: Check DTCs,
Reprogram Instrument
Cluster And, Program RKE
Function Following Service
Procedure (Do Not Use
With 12650D, 12651D,
12651D4, 15601A,
15601B)
DEALER CODING
CONDITION
BASIC PART NO. CODE
RECAL 04
Disclaimer
06/09/08
INTEGRATED KEYHEAD TRANSMITTER KEY (IKT) -
INCOMPLETE REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE)
PROGRAMMING AND/OR DTC B1139
FORD:
2008 Taurus X, Taurus, Escape Hybrid, Escape
MERCURY:
2008 Sable, Mariner Hybrid, Mariner
ISSUE
Some 2008 Escape, Mariner and Escape/Mariner Hybrid vehicles built on or before 01/18/2008, 2008 Taurus, Taurus X, and Sable vehicles built on or before 01/15/2008 may exhibit incomplete remote keyless entry (RKE) programming of the integrated keyhead transmitter key (IKT) when adding or replacing IKTs. The passive anti-theft system (PATS) will program and the engine will start and run, only the RKE transmitter function will be inoperative. Diagnostic trouble code (DTC) B1139 may be present.
ACTION
Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
1. Reprogram the Instrument Cluster module to the latest calibration using IDS release B 55.4 and higher with patch 10. This new calibration is not included in the VCM 2008.5 CD. Calibration and IDS patch files may also be obtained at the website. Using IDS open Toolbox, select Module Programming and then Instrument Cluster to perform reprogram.
2. Install the IKT that has inoperative RKE function into the ignition and turn to the RUN position for 6 seconds to program the RKE function.
3. Remove the IKT from the ignition and verify RKE buttons function properly.
WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under Provisions Of New Vehicle Limited Warranty Coverage
IMPORTANT: Warranty coverage limits/policies are not altered by a TSB. Warranty coverage limits are determined by the identified causal part.
OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME
081110A 2008 Escape, Escape 0.3 Hr.
Hybrid, Mariner, Mariner
Hybrid, Taurus, Sable,
Taurus X: Check DTCs,
Reprogram Instrument
Cluster And, Program RKE
Function Following Service
Procedure (Do Not Use
With 12650D, 12651D,
12651D4, 15601A,
15601B)
DEALER CODING
CONDITION
BASIC PART NO. CODE
RECAL 04
Disclaimer
RENDER: 1.0x
NO RELATED
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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.