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Pinpoint Test E: The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Transmitter Is Out Of Synchronization

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Mercury Mariner and 2007 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. E1 RESYNCHRONIZE THE INOPERATIVE RKE TRANSMITTER 
    NOTE: All RKE transmitters must be present to begin diagnosis of the RKE system.
    • Key in OFF position.
    • Press any button on the inoperative RKE transmitter 4 times consecutively within 30 seconds.
    • Does the RKE transmitter operate correctly now? 
    1. YES  : The system is OK. CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test.
    2. NO  : Go to  E2.
  2. E2 CHECK FOR A SECOND RKE TRANSMITTER 
    • Check for another RKE transmitter that operates with the vehicle.
    • Is there another RKE transmitter that operates with the vehicle? 
    1. YES  : Go to  E3.
    2. NO  : Go to  E4.
  3. E3 RESYNCHRONIZE THE INOPERATIVE RKE TRANSMITTER USING THE SECOND RKE TRANSMITTER 
    • Key in OFF position.
    • Press any button on the operational RKE transmitter.
    • Within 30 seconds, press a button on the inoperative RKE transmitter.
    • Check the inoperative RKE transmitter for correct operation.
    • Does the inoperative RKE transmitter operate now? 
    1. YES  : The system is OK. CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test.
    2. NO  : Go to  E4.
  4. E4 PROGRAM THE INOPERATIVE RKE TRANSMITTER OR ALL THE RKE TRANSMITTERS 
    • Program the inoperative RKE transmitter individually using a scan tool or program all the RKE transmitters using the manual key cycle method. Refer to Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter Programming .
    • Does the inoperative RKE transmitter operate now? 
    1. YES  : The system is OK. CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test.
    2. NO  : Go to Pinpoint Test D .
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