Pinpoint Test K: The Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter Is Out Of Synchronization

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Ford Pickup, 2005 Ford F550 Super Duty, 2005 Ford F450 Super Duty, and 2005 Ford Cab & Chassis. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: All remote keyless entry (RKE) transmitters must be present to begin diagnosis of the RKE system.

Test Step

K1 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?
Result / Action to Take
- Yes : The system is OK. CLEAR the DTCs. TEST the system for normal operation.
- No : GO to K2.
K2 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 K3.
- No : GO to K4.
K3 KE 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 or press the 7/8 and 9/0 buttons simultaneously.
- 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 K4.
K4 PROGRAM ALL RKE TRANSMITTERS
- Program the inoperative RKE transmitter individually using a diagnostic tool or program all the RKE transmitters using the manual key cycle method. Refer to REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY TRANSMITTER PROGRAMMING in this article.
- 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 G .