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

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Ford Ranger. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE: All remote transmitters must be present to begin diagnosis of the remote keyless entry (RKE) system.
  1. E1 RESYNCHRONIZE THE INOPERATIVE REMOTE TRANSMITTER 
    • Key in OFF position.
    • Press any button on the inoperative remote transmitter four times consecutively within 30 seconds.
    • Does the remote transmitter operate correctly now? 
    1. Yes  : The system is OK. CLEAR the DTCs. TEST the system for normal operation.
    2. No  : GO to E2.
  2. E2 CHECK FOR A SECOND REMOTE TRANSMITTER 
    • Check for another remote transmitter that operates with the vehicle.
    • Is there another remote transmitter that operates with the vehicle? 
    1. Yes  : GO to E3.
    2. No  : GO to  E4.
  3. E3 RESYNCHRONIZE THE INOPERATIVE REMOTE TRANSMITTER USING THE SECOND REMOTE TRANSMITTER 
    • Key in OFF position.
    • Press any button on the operational remote transmitter.
    • Within 30 seconds, press a button on the inoperative remote transmitter.
    • Check the inoperative remote transmitter for correct operation.
    • Does the inoperative remote transmitter operate now? 
    1. Yes  : The system is OK. CLEAR the DTCs. TEST the system for normal operation.
    2. No  : GO to E4.
  4. E4 PROGRAM THE INOPERATIVE REMOTE TRANSMITTER OR ALL THE REMOTE TRANSMITTERS 
    • Reprogram the inoperative remote transmitter individually using a diagnostic tool or reprogram all remote transmitters using the manual key cycle method. REFER to REMOTE TRANSMITTER PROGRAMMING .
    • Does the inoperative remote transmitter operate now? 
    1. Yes  : The system is OK. INFORM the customer that any remote transmitters not present will need to be reprogrammed. CLEAR the DTCs. TEST the system for normal operation.
    2. No  : To diagnose the inoperative remote transmitter, Go To PINPOINT TEST D: THE DOORS DO NOT LOCK/UNLOCK USING THE REMOTE TRANSMITTER .
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