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

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Ford RV Cutaway, 2005 Ford Econoline, 2005 Ford E450 Super Duty, and 2005 Ford Cutaway. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: All the RKE transmitters must be present to begin diagnosis of the RKE system.

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 remote transmitter operate correctly now?
- 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 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 now operate?
- Yes : The system is OK. CLEAR the DTCs. TEST the system for normal operation.
- No : GO to K4.
K4 PROGRAM THE INOPERATIVE RKE TRANSMITTER OR ALL THE 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 TRANSMITTER PROGRAMMING .
- Does the inoperative RKE transmitter now operate?
- 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 I .