Remote Keyless Entry System - Service Information (93-4-3)

Publication date: 1993-11-24
Reference number: 93-4-3
Supersedes refnos: 93-24-12

REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM - SERVICE INFORMATION

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN

Reference Number(s): 93-24-12, Date of Issue: November 24, 1993
Superceded Bulletin(s): 93-4-3, Date of Issue: February 17, 1993

REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM - 1992-1994 SERVICE INFORMATION HIGHLIGHTS - FACTORY AND DEALERSHIP INSTALLED UNITS

APPLICATION

Model(s): FORD: 1992-94 CROWN VICTORIA, PROBE,TAURUS, THUNDERBIRD

LINCOLN-MERCURY: 1992-94 CONTINENTAL, COUGAR, SABLE, GRAND MARQUIS, TOWN CAR

1993-94 MARK VIII

FORD LIGHT TRUCK: 1991-94 EXPLORER

1992-94 ECONOLINE

Group: Accessories

Bulletin No. 93-24-12

Date: November 24, 1993

NOTE: This bulletin supersedes Technical Service Bulletin 93-4-3 dated February 17, 1993.

ISSUE

This TSB article highlights and clarifies Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) system information about factory and dealership installed components. The following items are covered in this article:

Locations Of RKE Programming Connectors
Ordering Additional RKE Transmitters
RKE Transmitter Battery Replacement
RKE Personality Feature
Obtaining Factory Installed Replacement Transmitters With Personality Feature
Reprogramming RKE Transmitters
Factory Versus Dealer Installed RKE Systems
Warranty Procedures
Hotline Help

ACTION

Review the following information to become more familiar with the various features, operation and service of the Ford Remote Keyless Entry System.

LOCATIONS OF RKE PROGRAMMING CONNECTORS

Some questions have been received concerning the location of the program connector for the RKE systems on Taurus and Sable Wagons, Thunderbird and Explorer.

Taurus/Sable Sedan - The program connector is located on the left hand side (driver's side) of the trunk on the support frame, behind the interior body trim, next to the inertia switch.
Taurus/Sable Wagon - The program connector is located on the rear left hand side (driver's side) of the cargo area (near wheel well), behind the interior body trim (spare tire cover). The connector is taped to the wire assembly about 6" to 8" (152 to 203 mm) from the RKE module. Removal of the module may facilitate in accessing the connector.
Thunderbird/Cougar - The program connector is located on the rear left hand side (driver's side) of the trunk (near wheel well), behind the interior body trim. The connector is attached to the plastic relay tray that also houses the RKE module. The connector can be accessed without removing the plastic relay tray.
Explorer - The program connector is located on the rear left hand side (driver's side) of the carg0 area (near wheel well), behind the interior body trim. The connector is taped to the wire assembly about 6" to 8" (152 to 2O3mm) from the RKE module. Removal of the module may facilitate in accessing the connector.

ORDERING ADDITIONAL RKE TRANSMITTERS

When any additional transmitter(s) are purchased for a vehicle, the cost of the transmitter(s) and any costs associated with programming the transmitters to the vehicle are not warranty chargeable.

The following RKE Transmitter Chart lists the part numbers of all factory-installed RKE transmitters and the number of transmitters. Refer to this chart for the correct part number. Please note that transmitters are handled through normal stock orders, not via special order programs.

RKE TRANSMITTER

Vehicle

Transmitter Part Number

Transmitters Provided by Factory

Probe

F3UZ-15K601-A

Econoline

F3UZ-15K601-A

Taurus Sedan, Taurus Wagon, Crown Victoria ⁽¹⁾ , Thunderbird

F4DZ-15K601-A

Sable Sedan. Sable Wagon, Grand Marquis, Cougar

F34Y-15K601-A

Continental, Town Car, Mark VIII

F40Y-15K601-A

ExpIorer ⁽²⁾

F3UZ-15K601-A

Vehicles Equipped with Personality Feature (Memory Seat) Mark VIII, Continental

F40Y-15K601-A Transmitter #1 F40Y-15K601-B Transmitter #2

2 (one of each number)

⁽¹⁾	Crown Victoria vehicles have two (2) factory transmitters available as a running change in the 1993 model year.

⁽²⁾	Supplemental Remote Transmitters for the 93-1/2 Premium Explorer may not be found on some parts lists.

RKE TRANSMITTER BATTERY REPLACEMENT

In 1993 a change was made to the Remote Transmitter for the RKE system. The battery contacts have been re-engineered. It is important that you are able to identify the differences for battery removal and replacement. The following outlines the procedure for both types of transmitter and how to identify them.

The differences in the two (2) are shown in Fig 1 and Fig 2 . To remove the battery, determine what type of transmitter you have and refer to the following appropriate procedure.

"SWING ARM" CONTACTS - (Fig 1 )

Snap apart the transmitter case by twisting a coin between the edges of the front and rear halves.
Carefully swing the contacts off the batteries and remove the discharged batteries.
Install the new batteries.
NOTE: Batteries must be installed with the positive side toward the bottom of the transmitter case.
Swing the contacts over the top of the batteries.
Snap the two halves of the transmitter case back together.

Fig 1: Transmitter With Swing Arm Contacts

"CIRCUIT BOARD" CONTACTS - (Fig 2 )

Snap apart the transmitter case by twisting a coin between the edges of the front and rear halves.
Remove the discharged batteries.
Install the new batteries.
NOTE: Batteries must be installed with the positive side toward the bottom of the transmitter case.
Snap the two halves of the transmitter case back together.

Replacement batteries for the Remote Transmitters are not available through FCSD, but can be obtained at most local stores that sell photo, calculator and/or watch batteries. The transmitters use a battery industry standard No. 2016 - 3 volt. The alternative battery manufactured sources are Duracell #CR2016; Radio Shack #CR2016H or #BR2016H; and Sony #CR2016.

Fig 2: Transmitter With Circuit Board Contacts

RKE PERSONALITY FEATURE

Recently, questions have been raised about the operation of the RKE system and the Personality Module (Memory Seat Feature) operation. The following information will assist technicians and customers in understanding these features.

This information is in the 1993 2nd printing Owner Guide. Please instruct customers on the proper operation of these systems and direct them to the Owner Guide for further information.

MEMORY SEAT FEATURE

Vehicles with RKE and Memory Seat allow the RKE to control the Programmed Memory Seat. Pressing the transmitter "Unlock" button unlocks the driver's door and adjusts the seat position to the preprogrammed position for that specific transmitter.
The RKE system handles up to four (4) transmitters (of which only three memory seat positions can be set).
The two factory supplied transmitters are numbered on the back to identify the transmitters ("Transmitter 1" and "Transmitter 2"). See Fig 7 . The transmitter number corresponds to the memory seat position (i.e. transmitter 1 is for seat position 1, transmitter 2 is for seat position 2, and a third transmitter can be used for seat position 3).
When setting the seat position, be sure that the memory seat position number is programmed to the corresponding transmitter number.

NOTE: If transmitters must be reprogrammed, the first transmitters reprogrammed will become #1, the second programmed will become #2, etc., regardless of the number on the back of the transmitter.

DISABLING THE FEATURE

You may Toggle off (disable) the Personality Feature for the Memory Seat Function using the Keyless numerical pad. To deactivate the Memory Seat feature, proceed as follows:

Enter your permanent five digit entry code (NOT the user code you have programmed).
Within 5 seconds, press and hold 7/8.
Within 5 more seconds, press and release 5/6.
Release 7/8.
To reactivate, repeat the instructions.

LOSS OF MEMORY SEAT SETTING

Loss of system power to the Memory Seat module will erase the Memory Seat information. Once power is re-established, the module sets the memory seat program to the current seat position (at the time of power up) for all three memory selections.

OBTAINING FACTORY INSTALLED REPLACEMENT TRANSMITTERS (WITH

PERSONALITY FEATURE)

Replacement transmitters (also used as additional transmitters) with personality features come with the #1 and #2 identified on the back (F40Y-15K601-A and F40Y-15K601-B, respectively). Transmitters with personality feature cannot be ordered with #3 and #4 on the back of the transmitter (or as a generic "no number" unit).

REPROGRAMMING RKE TRANSMITTERS

When reprogramming the RKE system with two or more transmitters, you must program all transmitters at the same time. You cannot re-program a single transmitter on a multiple transmitter system.

FACTORY VERSUS DEALER INSTALLED RKE SYSTEMS

Ford factory installed systems are designed specifically for the vehicle that they are installed into. See Fig 3 . FCSD supplies a dealer installed RKE system that can be installed on all Ford and Lincoln/Mercury vehicles. See Fig 4 , Fig 5 and Fig 6 .

Fig 3: Typical Factory Installed Transmitter

Fig 4: Older Design Dealer Installed Transmitter

Fig 5: Newer Design Dealer Installed Transmitter

Fig 6: Vehicle Security System

Fig 7: Factory Transmitter Identification

PARTS INFORMATION

Part Number	Part Name	Class
F3UZ-15K601-A	Transmitter	B
F4DZ-15K601-A	Transmitter	C
F34Y-15K601-A	Transmitter	B
F4OY-15K601-A	Transmitter	B
F4OY-15K601-B	Transmitter	B