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.

 

It is under the glovebox on the passenger side just above the kickboard. You can't miss it, as it is in the same area as the fuel shutoff switch. Well, at least that's where I think it is

Look for the fuel shutoff switch, and you've got it.

-Steve

 

I looked on that side and there are two lables. One is on the side of a gray Motorola box, and there numbers like date code, serial number, etc but none of those work......If I am sitting in the passenger seat is it down and dead ahead or on the right or left side?

 

On the right hand side. I've never taken mine down to see what codes are on it, but I'm told that the keypad code is printed on it.

 

Hey guys,was just under the dashes of our, new, used 2002 Explorer XLT,I did not see any code under there,I saw the fuel reset button,do you mean you have to take the screw/bolt out of the unit that is near it ,to find this code. I gotta feeling NOBODY really know's where this code is,of course the dealers say's you have to stick it on the computer,PS,whats the cost of that ????

 

There is a little white box there with a bolt on one end. but no sticker anywhere on the box. The other two boxes that have stickers list the following: Box 1)"Bosch" Assembled in Mexico, and some odd numbers - none of which work on the keyless entry. Box 2)list the following: Ford Part #:......, Vendor #:....., Motorola Model #:....., Date Code:....., Serial #:....., and a odd final number letter mix. What am I missing?

 

I also punched a few of those numbers into the key pad myself.the one on my daughters 1999 Explorer was a 5 digit bar code,I do not see any similar bar code on this vehicle,I think we are boned ??

 

Jasnjen,if you find anything about this problem let me know,and I will do the same,I'm a bit of a bugger when it comes to this type of thing,I WILL find out if there is a code somewhere on these vehicles,Phil

 

the pass code is a 5 digit number, i will look at mine and let you know if i can find any number combination that matches my code.

TTFN

mark

 

Thanks Mark,I am waiting for my wife to bring the truck home,I heard it may be behind the rear passenger seat,thanks,Phil

 

The centeral security module is located in the passenger rear trim panel.



Rear Quarter Trim Panel
Removal and Installation

All vehicles


Remove the C-pillar trim panel. For additional information, refer to C-Pillar Trim Panel in this section.
Partially remove the rear door opening weatherstrip.

Remove the trim panel clip.

Vehicles without third row seats


Remove the second row seats.
Remove the luggage assembly cover.

Remove the stowage compartment doors.

Remove the stowage compartment assembly.
Remove the four screws.
Remove the stowage compartment.

Vehicles with third row seat


Remove the third row seat.
All vehicles


Remove the liftgate opening weatherstrip.

Remove the D-pillar trim panel. For additional information, refer to D-Pillar Trim Panel in this section.
Disconnect the power door lock electrical connector.

Remove the liftgate door scuff plate.

Remove the rear quarter trim panel.

To install, reverse the removal procedure.


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I just purchased an 02 Mountaineer. I too was told the code was under the glove box by the dealer. I found mine on the drivers door pillar. Just open the door look on the pillar between the drivers and back door. There was a white sticker that said something about security on it, and the larger 5 digits was the code. Hope this is the same on Explorers.

 

I am sure Big buick is right on the location of the module[by passenger rear seat],someone on another forum said,you can pop the molding that holds the rear seat belt,then gently pull back the lower molding,by the door seal and see the module,it looks like its by the rear wheelwell.I got that far, but can not see any numbers by or near the module.Phil

 

Backcracker,did not have any luck finding the code where it was for your truck,maybe Fords are different,I'm sure Big buick is correct on the location of the module.Phil

 

I did some more research and found that there are 2 locations for the central security module depending on the build date.The central security module(built before 03/2002) is located on the pass rear quarter panel between the back door and the 1/4 glass window,just below the window line.After 03/2002 they call it the Vehicle Security Module and it is located on the dash panel behind the radio and heater controls.
The keyless entry keypad can be used to unlock the driver door or lock and unlock all the doors and release the liftgate window glass. It also lights the keypad lamp, allows one user code to be programmed and issues illuminated entry on/off requests to the instrument cluster when locking and unlocking.

The permanent entry code is located on the owner code card in the glove compartment. It is electronically accessible using a diagnostic tool and is labeled on the central security module (early build) or vehicle security module (late build).