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Old Mar 10, 2015 | 10:02 PM
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The keypad entry on my 2003 ford f150 lariat supercrew is not working. When i press the buttons none of them light up. The truck lights do not light up either. It does nothing at all. It's like there is not power to it. Anybody know if there is there a fuse for it? Or what the problem might be? (I do have the original code btw) Thanks!
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Old Mar 10, 2015 | 10:40 PM
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Yeah there's a fuse look in owners manual I thought I saw it in there the other day
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Old Mar 11, 2015 | 01:36 AM
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Sadly i'm having the same problem. I'd like to have it working since I have only one key.
I'll look into it tomorrow since its starting to warm up.
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Old Mar 11, 2015 | 09:58 AM
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Originally Posted by BL123
The keypad entry on my 2003 ford f150 lariat supercrew is not working. When i press the buttons none of them light up. The truck lights do not light up either. It does nothing at all. It's like there is not power to it. Anybody know if there is there a fuse for it? Or what the problem might be? (I do have the original code btw) Thanks!
check the fuse first, next pull the door panel off and with a light tester starting at the harness for the keypad check for power, work your way back until you find power. You'll know if you have a broken / corroded wire or not. I dont have the keypad so maybe someone will be able to tell you a more specific answer but its one of those things you'll just need to take your time and hunt down. Good luck!
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Old Mar 11, 2015 | 01:14 PM
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I don't have one on my truck but i would only assume there would be a circuit board on the back of it it could be a bad resistor and requires you to re solder a new one in but I'd start with the obvious (fuse) first before getting to involved if you do pull it and there is a circuit board which I would imagine there is look for burnt spots or a missing resistor if you need some help on what to look for there is a write up on the overhead console display no operable which has a circuit board and you can get a feel for the type of repair necessary to fix it. If it does in fact have a circuit board
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Old Mar 11, 2015 | 02:23 PM
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Originally Posted by 2003XLT
I don't have one on my truck but i would only assume there would be a circuit board on the back of it it could be a bad resistor and requires you to re solder a new one in but I'd start with the obvious (fuse) first before getting to involved if you do pull it and there is a circuit board which I would imagine there is look for burnt spots or a missing resistor if you need some help on what to look for there is a write up on the overhead console display no operable which has a circuit board and you can get a feel for the type of repair necessary to fix it. If it does in fact have a circuit board
that would be the next step if theres power going to the pad.
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Old Mar 11, 2015 | 03:44 PM
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I dug into mine today. Couldn't find a test light so I used a volt meter. it read 0.20 volts?
After that I decided to rip the keypad out and apart and look at it. There's my problem.

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Old Mar 11, 2015 | 05:33 PM
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Originally Posted by Zebracakes
I dug into mine today. Couldn't find a test light so I used a volt meter. it read 0.20 volts? After that I decided to rip the keypad out and apart and look at it. There's my problem.
yup shes shot! Start lookin for a new brain or a whole assembly.
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Old Mar 11, 2015 | 05:47 PM
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Originally Posted by 02_Black_On_White
yup shes shot! Start lookin for a new brain or a whole assembly.
Cheapest I've found was $40 on ebay.
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Old Mar 11, 2015 | 08:43 PM
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Thanks for the help and info everyone. Looks like the best bet is buying a new one
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