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02/03/97
^ LOCKS - REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) - RKE
INOPERATIVE - VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH
10/30/96



^ REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) - RKE
INOPERATIVE - VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH
10/30/96


LIGHT TRUCK:
1995-97 EXPLORER
1997 MOUNTAINEER


ISSUE:
The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) system may be inoperative on some vehicles. This may be caused by a static discharge from the seat through the Remote Entry/Keyless Entry (RAP) module causing the RAP module to fail.


ACTION:
Install a metal spring clip on the driver and passenger front seats to ground the upper and lower seat track and replace the RAP module. Grounding the seats will prevent the buildup of static on the seats, reducing the likelihood of damage to the RAP module. Refer to the following Service Procedure for details.



SERVICE PROCEDURE
1. Using the power seat controls, move the driver seat full travel forward and adjust the height to the full up position. Tilt the seat frame forward (front part of seat in full down position). Lean the upper seat back toward the front of the vehicle.
2. Position the carbon steel grounding clip on the seat track section on the console side of the seat. Refer to Figure 1.


3. Using a standard screwdriver, pry against the floor to seat the clip onto the bottom of the track.


4. Spread a generous amount of Silicone Brake Caliper Grease and Dielectric Compound (D7AZ-19A331-A, or equivalent meeting Ford specification ESE-M1C171-A) on the upper seat frame track where the clip indent comes in contact with the seat frame. Apply grease in front of the clip (toward the front of the vehicle).


5. Cycle the seat full travel (back and forward) twice to spread the grease the length of the track.

NOTE : IF THE SEAT IS AGAINST ITS FORWARD STOP, AN INCORRECT VERIFICATION OF THE SEAT FRAME GROUNDING WILL BE MADE.
6. Use an ohmmeter to verify that connection is made between the upper and lower seat track rails. Move the seat track to the full front travel position, then move it back 25-76 mm (1-3"). Place one lead of the ohmmeter on the lower seat rail between the two (2) plastic slides, and the second lead on the seat frame track (Figure 2). Any resistance measurement other than an open ensures proper connection/installation.


7. For the passenger side seat, move the seat fully forward and set the height adjustment at its lowest point (this rotates the height adjustment linkage away from the seat track area where the clip is to be installed). Lean the upper seat back toward the front of the vehicle.


8. Repeat above Steps 2 through 6 for the passenger side seat. AFTER COMPLETING STEP 3, TILT THE PASSENGER SEAT FRAME FORWARD (back part of seat in the full up position).


9. Return both seats to their original position.


10. Replace the RAP module, referring to the appropriate year Explorer/Mountaineer Service Manual procedure.


11. Reprogram the Remote Keyless Entry Transmitters, referring to the appropriate year Explorer/Mountaineer Service Manual procedure.


12. Inform the customer that the driver side door keypad entrance code has changed. The new code number is printed on the replacement RAP module.


PART NUMBER PART NAME

F77Z-78600B86-AA Spring Clip (2/Pkg)
F7CZ-15604-EA Remote Entry/Keyless Entry (RAP) Module
D7AZ-19A331-A Silicone Brake Caliper Grease And Dielectric Compound



OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: NONE

WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under The Provisions Of Bumper To Bumper Warranty Coverge

OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME

970308A Install Spring Clips And 0.8 Hr.
Replace Remote
Entry/Keyless Entry (RAP)
Module