Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Transmitter
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.
The RKE transmitter can be programmed using a diagnostic tool or by using the ignition lock cylinder method.
The RKE transmitter operates only if the vehicle is in PARK or NEUTRAL.
The RKE transmitter initiates the following electronic system functions:
- unlocks the driver door
- unlocks all doors
- locks all doors
- arms/disarms the perimeter alarm or inhibits the alarm for the luggage compartment
- activates/deactivates the panic alarm
- commands the interior lamps on (when unlocking) and off (when locking)
- sounds the horn once when LOCK is pressed twice within 3 seconds and the doors are closed
The RKE transmitter has a minimum operating range of 10 m (33 feet).