Sable V6-183 3.0L DOHC VIN S MFI (1997)
Alarm System Transmitter: Technical Service Bulletins
Remote Antitheft Personality Transmitter - Reprogramming
Article No.
97-11-5
05/27/97
REMOTE ANTI-THEFT PERSONALITY (RAP)
TRANSMITTERS - REPROGRAMMING INFORMATION
FORD:
1996-97 TAURUS
1997-98 ESCORT
LINCOLN-MERCURY:
1996-97 SABLE
1997-98 TRACER
LIGHT TRUCK:
1995-97 EXPLORER, RANGER
1996-98 WINDSTAR
1997 EXPEDITION, F-150, MOUNTAINEER
1998 NAVIGATOR
ISSUE:
This TSB article contains information on reprogramming Remote Anti-Theft Personality (RAP) transmitters and how to diagnose if the transmitter needs
reprogramming.
ACTION:
Refer to the following text for Diagnostic and Reprogramming information.
DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION
If any one, but not all, remote entry transmitter button performs a function properly, then that transmitter is already programmed to the receiver module
and does NOT require reprogramming. Check the functions that do not operate properly on the vehicle itself by referring to the appropriate model/year
Service Manual.
If a remote entry transmitter battery requires replacement, the transmitter does NOT require reprogramming. The transmitters use an industry standard
battery No. 2016 - 3 volt. Alternative battery manufacturer sources are Duracell # CR2016; Radio Shack # CR2016H or # BR2016H; and Sony #
CR2016.
If there is reduced range performance or the transmitter will only function close to the vehicle, make sure the external antenna connection is made to the
receiver module (if equipped).
REPROGRAMMING INFORMATION
NOTE:
WHEN ENTERING PROGRAM MODE, ONCE THE FIRST TRANSMITTER BUTTON IS PRESSED, THE RAP MODULE ERASES ALL
PREVIOUSLY STORED TRANSMITTER CODES IN MEMORY. ALL TRANSMITTERS MUST BE PRESENT AT THE SAME TIME TO BE
PROGRAMMED TO THE VEHICLE, WITH A MAXIMUM OF FOUR (4) TRANSMITTERS BEING ABLE TO BE PROGRAMMED.
NOTE:
WHEN PROGRAM MODE HAS BEEN ENTERED, ANY TRANSMITTER FUNCTIONED WITHIN 30 METERS OF THE VEHICLE CAN BE
PROGRAMMED TO THAT VEHICLE, AND IN THE PROCESS, ERASE OUT ALL PREVIOUSLY STORED TRANSMITTER CODES.
MOST FORD TRANSMITTERS CAN OPERATE IN ANY VEHICLE.
1.
Enter Program Mode:
a.
For Model Years 1995-97: Cycle the ignition from OFF to RUN/ACC five (5) times within 10 seconds, ending in RUN/ACC, or cycle the
ignition from OFF to START three (3) times within 10 seconds, ending in RUN. The power door locks should cycle LOCK to UNLOCK to
confirm entrance into Program Mode.
b.
For Model Year 1998
(Windstar/Escort/Trace/Navigator): Cycle the ignition from OFF to RUN/ACC eight (8) times within 10 seconds, ending in RUN/ACC, or
cycle the ignition from OFF to START four (4) times within 10 seconds, ending in RUN. The power door locks should cycle LOCK to
