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Remote Keyless Entry

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The door locks and luggage compartment lid can be operated by the remote transmitter. When a command is received from the remote transmitter, the DDM will send a command to the FEM or the REM to unlock a door or unlatch the luggage compartment lid.

Fig 1: Identifying Remote Keyless Entry
G03203896Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

The remote transmitter initiates the following electronic system functions:

The remote transmitter has a minimum operating range of 10m (33 feet).

The remote transmitters can be programmed using a diagnostic tool or by using the ignition lock cylinder method.