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Revised Remote Keyless Entry System Transmitter (98-4-7)

Publication date: 1998-03-02
Reference number: 98-4-7

REVISED REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM TRANSMITTER

REVISED REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM TRANSMITTER

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN

Reference Number(s): 98-4-7, Date of Issue:  March 2, 1998

REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) RKE SYSTEM - REVISED TRANSMITTER

APPLICATION

Model(s): Ford: 1995-97 Crown Victoria

Lincoln-Mercury: 1995-97 Continental, Grand Marquis, Town Car

1997 Mark VIII

Bulletin No.: 98-4-7

Date: March 2, 1998

ISSUE

The original "peanut" style Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter (key fob) is being replaced in service with a revised RKE transmitter.

ACTION

Refer to Fig 1 ("peanut" design) and Fig 2 (revised design) to note the differences of the RKE transmitters. The revised RKE transmitter is significantly different in appearance, but provides the same functionality as the "peanut" style RKE transmitter. These transmitters are fully compatible and interchangeable. If replacing a transmitter, it is NOT necessary to replace both transmitters.

OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES

97-24-13

WARRANTY INFORMATION

WARRANTY STATUS: Information Only.

OASIS CODES: 112000, 203000, 203200, 204000, 205000

Fig 1: Peanut Design Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter
G97D53945
Fig 2: Revised Design Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter
G97C53951