keyless entry module swap?
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keyless entry module swap?
I just bought a 1997 and it doesn't have they keyless entry. My 1994.5 has it but id rather have it in my 97. Can I pull the module out of my old pickup and put it into my new one? or is it more complicated then that?
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1. Turn ignition to RUN or ACC.
2. Momentarily jump pins in the programming connector located under the dash near the base of the steering column. This is a gray two-pin connector taped to the wire assembly connected to the remote entry receiver module, approximately 6 inches from the remote entry receiver module. All doors will lock then unlock to confirm programming mode. Remove whatever you used to jump the two pins together.
Picture of remote keyless entry module stolen from another thread here: https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/9...s-entry-2.html
3. Press any button on first keyless remote. Door locks will cycle to confirm programming.
4. If programming a second keyless remote, press any button on second keyless remote. Door locks will cycle to confirm programming.
5. Turn igniton to OFF. Locks will again cycle to indicate end of programming mode.
2. Momentarily jump pins in the programming connector located under the dash near the base of the steering column. This is a gray two-pin connector taped to the wire assembly connected to the remote entry receiver module, approximately 6 inches from the remote entry receiver module. All doors will lock then unlock to confirm programming mode. Remove whatever you used to jump the two pins together.
Picture of remote keyless entry module stolen from another thread here: https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/9...s-entry-2.html
3. Press any button on first keyless remote. Door locks will cycle to confirm programming.
4. If programming a second keyless remote, press any button on second keyless remote. Door locks will cycle to confirm programming.
5. Turn igniton to OFF. Locks will again cycle to indicate end of programming mode.
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1. Turn ignition to RUN or ACC.
2. Momentarily jump pins in the programming connector located under the dash near the base of the steering column. This is a gray two-pin connector taped to the wire assembly connected to the remote entry receiver module, approximately 6 inches from the remote entry receiver module. All doors will lock then unlock to confirm programming mode. Remove whatever you used to jump the two pins together.
Picture of remote keyless entry module stolen from another thread here: https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/9...s-entry-2.html
3. Press any button on first keyless remote. Door locks will cycle to confirm programming.
4. If programming a second keyless remote, press any button on second keyless remote. Door locks will cycle to confirm programming.
5. Turn igniton to OFF. Locks will again cycle to indicate end of progr
amming mode.
2. Momentarily jump pins in the programming connector located under the dash near the base of the steering column. This is a gray two-pin connector taped to the wire assembly connected to the remote entry receiver module, approximately 6 inches from the remote entry receiver module. All doors will lock then unlock to confirm programming mode. Remove whatever you used to jump the two pins together.
Picture of remote keyless entry module stolen from another thread here: https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/9...s-entry-2.html
3. Press any button on first keyless remote. Door locks will cycle to confirm programming.
4. If programming a second keyless remote, press any button on second keyless remote. Door locks will cycle to confirm programming.
5. Turn igniton to OFF. Locks will again cycle to indicate end of progr
amming mode.
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To the OP, I don't know if you are still interested in this or not, but if your truck had the factory RKE then the module (& wiring harness) will be under the dash behind the pocket in the lower dash panel under the steering wheel.
I have been researching this because I am interested in adding the keyless entry buttons on the door.
There is a guide at powerstroke.org that shows how to add Ford RKE and keyless entry to a truck that didn't come with it.
http://www.powerstroke.org/forum/94-98-7-3l-general-powerstroke-discussion/199265-obs-keyless-entry-retrofit.html
If anyone knows of an aftermarket kit that also has the outside number keypad then it would be just as easy to install.
I have been researching this because I am interested in adding the keyless entry buttons on the door.
There is a guide at powerstroke.org that shows how to add Ford RKE and keyless entry to a truck that didn't come with it.
http://www.powerstroke.org/forum/94-98-7-3l-general-powerstroke-discussion/199265-obs-keyless-entry-retrofit.html
If anyone knows of an aftermarket kit that also has the outside number keypad then it would be just as easy to install.
Last edited by krifenbu; Jan 29, 2015 at 05:54 PM. Reason: changed link
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Hmm, I wonder if you could grab one off an explorer. I know those came with key pads pretty early on.
Tuned
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Yes. I think it said up to 2000 model year. You will need the wire harness and solder some pin ends to the wires to plug into the RKE module.
My local pick-n-pull had 3 OBS trucks that still had the RKE modules in them. They were all gassers. They had several Explorers with the keyless pad on the doors. And yet I still can't find a good set of seats.
On the other site that I put a link to, I did it on my phone so you will have to copy and paste the address to use it, there is a guide to put the keypad in the OBS. He has a pic of it. Looks like one guy put one on both sides front doors.
Once you get used to the door buttons, it is hard to not have them.
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I like it when we go floating, I don't have to worry about losing my keys in the river.
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