Ford Truck Enthusiasts, The Internet's Leading Ford Trucks Resource, F150
 

Go Back   Ford Truck Enthusiasts Forums > Newer Light Duty Trucks > 1997 - 2003 F150
Reload this Page FOB...what's the trick to programming?
New! Use your Facebook, Google, AIM & Yahoo accounts to securely log into this site, click logo to login  
Register - Join us, its Free! Albums FAQ Members List Tech Guides Search Today's Posts Mark Forums Read Used CarsGarageVendor Directory

1997 - 2003 F150 1997-2003 F150, 1997-1999 F250LD, 7700 & 2004 F150 Heritage SPONSORED BY:






Is F-150 Still King?
 
Reply
 
LinkBack Thread Tools Search this Thread
  #1 (permalink)  
Old 09-09-2009, 03:36 PM
wresleu wresleu is offline
Elder User
  
Join Date: Jan 2004
Posts: 681
wresleu is starting off with a positive reputation.
FOB...what's the trick to programming?
The work truck I recently bought (1998 F150, 5.4l, auto, power doors/mirrors etc.) did not come with a FOB. I happened to have an old one from a previous truck laying around.
I've tried the recommended method: start-turn off-restart the truck 8-10 x's and the locks are supposed to lock and unlock? Well they don't...so is there something I'm doing wrong? Do I have to wait a certain amount of time in between starting the truck and turning back off? Or in between starts? I'm perplexed.
__________________
2003 Explorer XLT 4.0--the wifes ride
1996 Ranger Supercab 4x4 3.0----retired
1994 Aerostar Cargo 4.0---rearended
2000 F150 Lariat 4x4 Off Road--retired
2006 Ranger 4.0 FX4 Auto
1997 E250 Cargo 4.2L--the workhorse
Reply With Quote
  #2 (permalink)  
Old 09-10-2009, 07:43 AM
bada$$f150's Avatar
bada$$f150 bada$$f150 is offline
Junior User
1998 Ford F-150
  
Join Date: May 2009
Posts: 75
bada$$f150 is starting off with a positive reputation.
ive never heard of this but i am very curios to find out what answers come.
__________________
-1998 4.6L F-150 4x4 Off Road Extended Cab
-Performance: True Dual Straightpipe Exhaust, Short ram Cold Air Intake, ECU rewritten, Helix Throttle body Spacer
-Other Stuff:Kenwood touch screen DVD Head Unit, 3-12" Subs, 3 Amps, Pioneer Doors, Optima Red Top, Playstation 2, MAX-4 Camo 4x4 Stickers, 33" BFG Mud-Terrains, billet grille
Reply With Quote
  #3 (permalink)  
Old 09-15-2009, 06:07 PM
wresleu wresleu is offline
Elder User
  
Join Date: Jan 2004
Posts: 681
wresleu is starting off with a positive reputation.
Anyone have the proper sequence?


TIA
__________________
2003 Explorer XLT 4.0--the wifes ride
1996 Ranger Supercab 4x4 3.0----retired
1994 Aerostar Cargo 4.0---rearended
2000 F150 Lariat 4x4 Off Road--retired
2006 Ranger 4.0 FX4 Auto
1997 E250 Cargo 4.2L--the workhorse
Reply With Quote
  #4 (permalink)  
Old 09-15-2009, 06:19 PM
firefighter1416's Avatar
firefighter1416 firefighter1416 is offline
Senior User
1996 Ford F-150
My Garage 		 
Join Date: Sep 2007
Posts: 379
firefighter1416 is starting off with a positive reputation.
i think the turning your tumbler on and off several times only deactivates the automatic door locks when you reach a certain speed at least thats what it says in my manual
__________________
02 Screw FX 4 Lariat Ranch hand front replacement grille guard, Ford Chrome nerf bars,250 Watt amp pushin 10" sub
08 GMC Acadia,Westin Bull Bar,Wifes "G" ride
96 F-150 XL Farm Truck
Reply With Quote
  #5 (permalink)  
Old 09-15-2009, 07:38 PM
torkum's Avatar
torkum torkum is offline
1997-2003 Restoration
  
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Mount Juliet, TN
Posts: 1,145
torkum is gaining momentum as a positive member of FTE.
If the FOB you are trying to program is from a 99 or newer I don't think the security system will recognize it.
__________________
2003 SUPERCREW 4X4

Tim
My PICS:
http://www.supermotors.net/registry/18031
Reply With Quote
  #6 (permalink)  
Old 09-15-2009, 07:39 PM
wresleu wresleu is offline
Elder User
  
Join Date: Jan 2004
Posts: 681
wresleu is starting off with a positive reputation.
ahhh....well that explains it. Thank you.
__________________
2003 Explorer XLT 4.0--the wifes ride
1996 Ranger Supercab 4x4 3.0----retired
1994 Aerostar Cargo 4.0---rearended
2000 F150 Lariat 4x4 Off Road--retired
2006 Ranger 4.0 FX4 Auto
1997 E250 Cargo 4.2L--the workhorse
Reply With Quote
Reply

Tags
1997 , 1999 , 2000 , 2006 , 2008 , explorer , f150 , f350 , fob , fobs , ford , program , programming , reprogramming , xlt

« Previous Thread | Next Thread »
Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is On
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 04:54 AM.

Guidelines - Contact Us - Ford Truck Enthusiasts - Archive - Top

Powered by: vBulletin | Copyright ©2000 - 2010, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
SEO by vBSEO 3.2.0 RC7 ©2008, Crawlability, Inc.
Copyright © 1997-2008 Internet Brands, Inc.
Advertising - Terms of Use - Privacy Policy - Jobs
This forum is owned and operated by Internet Brands, Inc., a Delaware corporation. It is not authorized or endorsed by the Ford Motor Company and is not affiliated with the Ford Motor Company or its related companies in any way. FordŽ is a registered trademark of the Ford Motor Company.