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Jan 2, 2024 | 09:36 PM

Rcemaxx

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RKE clicking

hello all, i have a problem with my 97 CC f250 where the doors used to lock and unlock with the fob but it doesn't anymore. from the cab the doors would also unlock but not lock which might be a different problem. now when unlocking or locking with the fob the RKE makes a "clicking" noise. the same clicking noise happens when hitting the unlock button inside the cab. nothing happens when hitting the lock button in the cab. I also would like to mention that everything was working before I fixed my rear passenger door's wires inside the black boot from cab to door. after I fixed those wires I had power windows and i was able to lock and unlock the truck a couple times with the fob before it stopped working. It also WASNT a abrupt stoppage. I was at one point able to lock the doors with the fob but not unlock inside cab or with fob (RKE would make the same clicking noise). Now I cant do anything and the RKE just clicks. I have tried swapping RKE, pulling the lock switch on the master switch and jumping the wires directly, (Black [power]) to (pink and light green [unlock]) with same results, I have checked fuses 6 and 8 which are fine as well, and I have checked the wires inside the black boot on the driver door which are all intact except for a dark gray and orange wire, but even that is intact, just chafed. All of the doors lock and unlock, and all but 1 window works, (driver rear). I have also made sure that the wires in the driver rear were not touching causing a short which did nothing for me. I am at a loss for words. Any help?

Jan 3, 2024 | 07:27 AM

97-psd

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From: knoxville, tn

Have you cleaned and lubricated the lock mechanisms? Sometimes they get gunked up and don’t function well and they receive some cleaning.

Jan 3, 2024 | 07:44 AM

Rcemaxx

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Originally Posted by 97-psd

Have you cleaned and lubricated the lock mechanisms? Sometimes they get gunked up and don’t function well and they receive some cleaning.

i should of specified. the door locks worked a couple days ago flawlessly. it’s an electrical problem.

Jan 3, 2024 | 08:13 AM

knottyrope

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From: Bahstun

could be a loose ground, clean them and re attach to see if anything improves

grounds behind kick panels in the cab get rusty
some ground straps under cab as well at cab mounts