Can't enter programming mode for new keyfob
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Joined: Nov 2014
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From: NC
I programmed two, the day I did it was cold and raining so my doors were closed. I know the locks were unlocked. I did the 8x thing, didn't work, tried it again didn't work, then I did the 8x again but faster and it worked. Since then I programmed another one for my work truck and did it the same way, fast and it worked.
Mountain Pass
Joined: May 2011
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From: Placentia, CA
I can verify that the open door/lock/unlock prior to all the other steps works.
I had previously did the programming steps without the door open thing and it worked. But recently none of my keyfobs were working.
I struggled all morning trying to get it into program mode. Even did the pull fuse #19 thing and nothing worked.
Then 5 minutes ago I came across this thread talking about the door open/lock/unlock first.
Went out and tried it and it worked perfectly.
Thanks for the info!
I had previously did the programming steps without the door open thing and it worked. But recently none of my keyfobs were working.
I struggled all morning trying to get it into program mode. Even did the pull fuse #19 thing and nothing worked.
Then 5 minutes ago I came across this thread talking about the door open/lock/unlock first.
Went out and tried it and it worked perfectly.
Thanks for the info!
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Joined: Oct 2015
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From: SoCal
Bumping an old thread here. I was really, REALLY hoping the door open, unlock trick would work for me but it didn't. I have followed the owner's manual instructions to the tee too may times and just won't work. I have done this before on our '04 Expedition without issue.
Wondering if anyone else has other ideas of what could be the problem. I have two working keyfobs but the pictures are worn off so just replacing them.
P.S. Pitcrw6 should really change his profile pic....
Wondering if anyone else has other ideas of what could be the problem. I have two working keyfobs but the pictures are worn off so just replacing them.
P.S. Pitcrw6 should really change his profile pic....
Cargo Master
Joined: Mar 2011
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From: North Texas
I had to add two fobs to my 04 Mountaineer this summer. I did the procedure over and over without success. Finally I tried it one more time and it worked. I have no idea what I did differently. I was able to Google for instructions and found several variations of the mostly the same process. I really have nothing helpful to add other than sharing your frustration.
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I'm having the exact issue. Mine has keyless entry. Is that a different proceeder?
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From: SoCal
I just wanted to post here too in case anyone is searching this issue.
Someone discovered that when they turned on the windshield wipers and then tried to enter programming mode it worked.
I tried it and it worked for me too!!
Someone discovered that when they turned on the windshield wipers and then tried to enter programming mode it worked.
I tried it and it worked for me too!!
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Added to the existing "Programming" info in the tech folder. https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...l#post11719645
Stewart
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Please help! I tried the rapid ignition 8x with the door open and with it shut, etc...
Instead of hearing the doors lock/unlock to let me know it's in program mode, I hear a sound coming from the fuse box area/underneath the steering wheel that sort of sounds like air compression being released. Sounds like perhaps something that's supposed to trigger the door locks doesn't actually reach the doors.
Does that make sense?
Instead of hearing the doors lock/unlock to let me know it's in program mode, I hear a sound coming from the fuse box area/underneath the steering wheel that sort of sounds like air compression being released. Sounds like perhaps something that's supposed to trigger the door locks doesn't actually reach the doors.
Does that make sense?
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Joined: Oct 2015
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From: SoCal
Does it happen every time you turn key to the ON position or just when programming? We get a weird sound too that I was going to post video in new thread here soon. Ours is not programming specific though but I thought it might of been before.
Laughing Gas
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It was a royal pain in the a$$ until country mouse saved me. I got into the x. Shut the doors and locked them. Opened the drivers door with the key in the ignition. With it open, I unlocked all the doors. I did the 8 on/offs with the 8th one being left on.Then it would cycle. I had to program all 3 of my fobs at one time...and it worked. Before-doing the 8 on/off only,everytime I would program 1 fob it would deprogram another before countrys' insight. Might try signing the Mexican national anthem where all the parts are made
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Won't turn over
Funny thing, my Explorer will randomly not start due to no starter action and then be fine for a couple of days. When the starter does not work the door lock programming mode does. When the starter works, the door lock programming mode does not work.
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Unfortunately, I haven't been able to make this work. I do not have the external keypad, so that may not be a factor since you have one.
The next thing I would probably try it to take it to the dealer and have them re-flash the computer and then try to program it. I think the Edge that I have has jacked it up to where the Excursion won't enter program mode, period.
The edge does mention that the theft mode is active, but the X runs fine. The previous owner said he had it go into theft mode and it wouldn't start as soon as he installed the Edge program originally. I'm willing to bet that's the issue, and that removing the edge program doesn't reset the theft status.
My wife is just stuck using the key in the door lock!
Good luck,
Patriot_RAM
The next thing I would probably try it to take it to the dealer and have them re-flash the computer and then try to program it. I think the Edge that I have has jacked it up to where the Excursion won't enter program mode, period.
The edge does mention that the theft mode is active, but the X runs fine. The previous owner said he had it go into theft mode and it wouldn't start as soon as he installed the Edge program originally. I'm willing to bet that's the issue, and that removing the edge program doesn't reset the theft status.
My wife is just stuck using the key in the door lock!
Good luck,
Patriot_RAM