Programming Keyless Entry Remotes
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Programming Keyless Entry Remotes
I lost my keyless entry remote for my 2004. It wouldn't be an issue if Ford had made the passenger door with a key lock.
The Ford dealer charges almost $75.00. I have seen the web pages that say you can buy the remotes and program them yourself...is that true?
Appreciate any advice!
The Ford dealer charges almost $75.00. I have seen the web pages that say you can buy the remotes and program them yourself...is that true?
Appreciate any advice!
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I bought a remote on ebay. The switchblade style key/remote for under $20 plus $5 at a locksmith for the cut. Programming was extremely easy. The how-to is available on this site and others. I've even seen videos on YouTube about how to do it.
Last edited by kennethalan; Nov 25, 2013 at 08:21 PM.
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To program the transmitters yourself:
Insert a key in the ignition and turn from 3(Off) to 4(On) eight times in rapid succession (within 10 seconds) with the eighth turn ending in the 4(On) position.
The doors will lock/unlock to confirm that programming mode has been entered.
Within 20 seconds, program a remote transmitter by pressing any button on a transmitter. The doors will lock/unlock to confirm that the remote transmitter has been programmed. (If more than 20 seconds pass before pressing a remote transmitter button, the programming mode will exit and the procedure will have to be repeated.)
Repeat the previous step to program additional remote transmitters. The doors will lock/unlock to confirm that each remote transmitter has been programmed.
When you have completed programming the remote transmitters, turn th ignition to 3(Off) or wait 20 seconds. Again the doors will lock/unlock to confirm programming has been completed.
To program the transmitters yourself:
Insert a key in the ignition and turn from 3(Off) to 4(On) eight times in rapid succession (within 10 seconds) with the eighth turn ending in the 4(On) position.
The doors will lock/unlock to confirm that programming mode has been entered.
Within 20 seconds, program a remote transmitter by pressing any button on a transmitter. The doors will lock/unlock to confirm that the remote transmitter has been programmed. (If more than 20 seconds pass before pressing a remote transmitter button, the programming mode will exit and the procedure will have to be repeated.)
Repeat the previous step to program additional remote transmitters. The doors will lock/unlock to confirm that each remote transmitter has been programmed.
When you have completed programming the remote transmitters, turn th ignition to 3(Off) or wait 20 seconds. Again the doors will lock/unlock to confirm programming has been completed.
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I lost my keyless entry remote for my 2004. It wouldn't be an issue if Ford had made the passenger door with a key lock. The Ford dealer charges almost $75.00. I have seen the web pages that say you can buy the remotes and program them yourself...is that true? Appreciate any advice!