Pinpoint Test M: The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Transmitter Is Out Of Synchronization
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis and 2006 Ford Crown Victoria. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE:
All RKE transmitters must be present to begin diagnosis of the RKE system.
- M1 RESYNCHRONIZE THE INOPERATIVE RKE TRANSMITTER
- Key in OFF position.
- Press any button on the inoperative RKE transmitter 4 times consecutively within 30 seconds.
- Does the RKE transmitter operate correctly now?
Yes : The system is OK. CLEAR the DTCs. TEST the system for normal operation.
No : GO to M2.
- M2 CHECK FOR A SECOND RKE TRANSMITTER
- Check for another RKE transmitter that operates with the vehicle.
- Is there another RKE transmitter that operates with the vehicle?
Yes : GO to M3.
No : GO to M4.
- M3 RESYNCHRONIZE THE INOPERATIVE RKE TRANSMITTER USING THE SECOND RKE TRANSMITTER
- Key in OFF position.
- Press any button on the operational RKE transmitter.
- Within 30 seconds, press a button on the inoperative RKE transmitter.
- Check the inoperative RKE transmitter for correct operation.
- Does the inoperative RKE transmitter operate now?
Yes : The system is OK. CLEAR the DTCs. TEST the system for normal operation.
No : GO to M4.
- M4 PROGRAM THE INOPERATIVE RKE TRANSMITTER OR ALL THE RKE TRANSMITTERS
- Program the inoperative RKE transmitter individually using a diagnostic tool or program all RKE transmitters using the manual key cycle method. Refer to REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY TRANSMITTER PROGRAMMING .
- Does the inoperative RKE transmitter operate now?
Yes : The system is OK. INFORM the customer that any RKE transmitters not present need to be programmed. CLEAR the DTCs. TEST the system for normal operation.
No : To diagnose the inoperative RKE transmitter, GO to PINPOINT TEST F .