'98 Remote Lock/Unlock Doesn't work

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Mar 20, 2006 | 09:53 PM

lparisi

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'98 Remote Lock/Unlock Doesn't work

I have a '98 explorer XLT that has a factory installed security system with remote door locks. A while ago, the remote stopped working. I thought it was just a dead battery in the remote. Replaced it but it's still not working. I don't hear a "chirp" even when I use the keypad to open the locked doors.

I've checked the fuses. Everything looks ok. Anyone have any ideas what else could be going on?

Thanks.

Mar 21, 2006 | 08:46 AM

ledbetter

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The remote FOB may be bad or you need to reprogram the remote. Not sure about the chirping though. The only thing I could think of is that the option got turned off or reprogrammed somehow.

Mar 21, 2006 | 07:33 PM

lparisi

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Is there a thread on the site that you know of that describes how to do this or at least remove it as a possibility?

Mar 22, 2006 | 08:51 AM

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Not sure about programming the chirping. I htink you'd have to get a hold of the owner's manual for the actual security system. But reprogramming remotes should be in the vehicle owner's manual (available here online: http://www.motorcraftservice.com/vdi...&menuIndex1=49). Usually, it's turning the key on and off a few times and then pressing a button on the remote.