2002 Explorer Keyless Entry Combo Location
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If it were me I would pay the $12 and the 30 minutes to drive and return home from the dealer, than waste the 2 hours taking the body panels apart, another 2 hours for the beer and football break and then another 4 hours trying to find the damn device.... After 8 hours of work, here's what your left with...
a torn apart Explorer, a desent buzz and still no code.
hahahahah, enjoy
a torn apart Explorer, a desent buzz and still no code.
hahahahah, enjoy
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hey guys. have you guys had problems with your keypad? I was trying to see if the keypad works. for some reason if the alarm is on, if i press the keypad it will sound off the alarm. but as soon as you press the unlock button on the keyless entry remote it will stop (of course) and if you lock it again and try using the keypad entry.. it will work without setting off the alarm. any suggestions on how to enter the numbers without setting off the alarm?
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I do not think you can use the keypad with a alarm because as soon as you touch the keypad it turns on the interior light which sets off the alarm.I have a factory Ford car starter alarm combo and that's what happens with it.
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Code Location Found
I have used this forum several times and have gained knowledged that has saved me money. So I'd like to return the favor.
I recently purchased a 2002 Mercury Mountaineer. I wanted to program the keyless entry keypad but was without the factory code. The dealer will tell you that THEY need to download the code with THEIR diagnostic tool. This may cost anywhere from $20 to $70 depending on the dealership.
However, I found the location of the "little black box" that controls the keyless entry system. This "module" should have a small white sticker containing the 5 digit permanent factory code that is needed to program a new personalized code for the keyless entry system.
The "module" is located on the rear passenger side of the vehicle. It's behind and below the trim panel that has a cut-out for the upper adustable seat belt guide. You'll have to remove the aforementioned trim panel so that you can see the front side of the "module". You'll probably need a "mirror-on-a-stick" and a flashlight. It takes about 15 minutes.
If you're unsure of the location, sit in the backseat on the passenger side and use your key FOB to lock and unlock the doors. You'll hear a subtle clicking so
I recently purchased a 2002 Mercury Mountaineer. I wanted to program the keyless entry keypad but was without the factory code. The dealer will tell you that THEY need to download the code with THEIR diagnostic tool. This may cost anywhere from $20 to $70 depending on the dealership.
However, I found the location of the "little black box" that controls the keyless entry system. This "module" should have a small white sticker containing the 5 digit permanent factory code that is needed to program a new personalized code for the keyless entry system.
The "module" is located on the rear passenger side of the vehicle. It's behind and below the trim panel that has a cut-out for the upper adustable seat belt guide. You'll have to remove the aforementioned trim panel so that you can see the front side of the "module". You'll probably need a "mirror-on-a-stick" and a flashlight. It takes about 15 minutes.
If you're unsure of the location, sit in the backseat on the passenger side and use your key FOB to lock and unlock the doors. You'll hear a subtle clicking so
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I don't think it's there.
I was told by two Ford dealerships that starting on the 2002 model explorers, the 5 digit code for the key panel that all of you speak of is not located anywhere on the vehicle--there is no sticker anywhere on the vehicle, according to them.
Of course, they say the only way to get the code is come to them and let use the diagnostic port and computer thing to look it up.
I recently did a bunch of custom stereo and video installation in my explorer and so I had most of the panels off. There was no such sticker of any kind on my explorer. The only place I couldn't get to very well was behind the big cargo panel, in the rear on the driver side. That little storage bin thing with the cargo net (right above the storage compartment that has the little lid) makes it impossible to remove the panel without removing my third row seat, so I said forget that.
Good luck on finding it though!
Of course, they say the only way to get the code is come to them and let use the diagnostic port and computer thing to look it up.
I recently did a bunch of custom stereo and video installation in my explorer and so I had most of the panels off. There was no such sticker of any kind on my explorer. The only place I couldn't get to very well was behind the big cargo panel, in the rear on the driver side. That little storage bin thing with the cargo net (right above the storage compartment that has the little lid) makes it impossible to remove the panel without removing my third row seat, so I said forget that.
Good luck on finding it though!
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To get the code in my 95 eddie bauer i had to use a flashlight and a mirrorin the rear jack compartment to get the code off of a grey box with a bunch of numbers on it. Didnt have to remove panels however it was difficult to see. The 5 number code is BOLD and numbers are larger then the rest.
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uh huh
Yeah on the older model explorers it was located on a sticker in a few places--behind the cargo panel on the rear driver side was one such location.
I don't know if it's the same for 03 and new explorers, but for the 02's it's not located anywhere on the vehicle (at least that's what Ford told me and I have confirmed this myself on two 02 explorers--one was an XLT and the other was an NBX I think), EXCEPT if you have the factory alarm system (not sure what all models it comes with..mine's an Eddie Bauer and has it).
If you have the factory alarm system you will have a black module under the right rear cargo panel. The module says Siemens on it and has some numbers. There is only one 5 digit number on the module...that is, there are a couple other 5 digit numbers I think, but they all have letters in them too. You can tell which one is your door code.
Good luck!
I don't know if it's the same for 03 and new explorers, but for the 02's it's not located anywhere on the vehicle (at least that's what Ford told me and I have confirmed this myself on two 02 explorers--one was an XLT and the other was an NBX I think), EXCEPT if you have the factory alarm system (not sure what all models it comes with..mine's an Eddie Bauer and has it).
If you have the factory alarm system you will have a black module under the right rear cargo panel. The module says Siemens on it and has some numbers. There is only one 5 digit number on the module...that is, there are a couple other 5 digit numbers I think, but they all have letters in them too. You can tell which one is your door code.
Good luck!
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Any one know anything about 01 Expeditions? I just bought one used and it already had some form of a remote start on it. It seems to have disabled the keyless entry system though because I can't get it to go into programming mode. I took it by Ford, and they couldn't either. They told me to bring it back on a work day and they would look at it, but I'm trying to figure it out. I unplugged the remote start because I really don't want it. Anyone know how to jump pins. The Ford mechanic told me that maybe if i jump the pins the computer will go into programming mode. I found some type of remote keyless module on the driver side firewall, but I don't know how to jump the pins. ANy suggestions?
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I found the code
I know this is getting redundant on the board; but here goes: I just purchased a used 2002 Explorer XLT. The book says to look on the computer control module for keyless entry code. I cannot find the module and have not seen a definitive answer on the message board. Anyone help? I have been by the dealer twice and the "machine" was down both times.
I watched some guy on YouTube & he was correct. So to find your code it is under the right seatbelt panel. You must remove the panels & pull the dark grey panel that leads to the rear of the vehicle out & look at the black box. It has several numbers but there is only 1 five digit number. That is your code. Good luck, if you still need it!!!!!
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Ow key pad cooks
[QUOTE=GucciSock;1651341]I was told by two Ford dealerships that starting on the 2002 model explorers, the 5 digit code for the key panel that all of you speak of is not located anywhere on the vehicle--there is no sticker anywhere on the vehicle, according to them.
Of course, they say the only way to get the code is come to them and let use the diagnostic port and computer thing to look i
I have an 02 explorer plus i work on a lot of different fords at the company i work at and yes begging the passenger panel on the front of the black box is a code but it don't say key pad code it's just a bunch of numbers the 5 at bold they stand out i did have to use a mirror and flashlight though
Of course, they say the only way to get the code is come to them and let use the diagnostic port and computer thing to look i
I have an 02 explorer plus i work on a lot of different fords at the company i work at and yes begging the passenger panel on the front of the black box is a code but it don't say key pad code it's just a bunch of numbers the 5 at bold they stand out i did have to use a mirror and flashlight though
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