Keyless entry
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Keyless entry
I have an 02 F250 XLT, for some reason my keyless entry keychain key pad dropped out or the interior tansmitter? I replaced the battery in the keychain pad but it still doesn't work. Any suggestions or ideas? Thanks if advance.
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Do your power door locks still work? When mine went through this, I lost power door locks. My VSM shorted and died during an oil change.
If you still have power door locks, try reprogramming your remotes. I believe the process is hold the lock button on the door, turn the key on/off 10 times. Then the locks should cycle, then you press a button on each of your transmitters.
If you still have power door locks, try reprogramming your remotes. I believe the process is hold the lock button on the door, turn the key on/off 10 times. Then the locks should cycle, then you press a button on each of your transmitters.
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I found another posting in regards to resetting the remote, I tried it but it didn't work. After performing the reset and I click one of the remote buttons, I hear an odd noise that sounds like it's coming from the engine compartment. it's hard to explain using text but it sounds like a slight grinding noise or what the fuel pump sounds like when it's priming.
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Maybe that was the vacuum pump priming up the hubs after you reconnected the battery? New battery in the remote, tried reprogramming, and still no effect. I would try programming them to another vehicle with the keyless working to verify they are transmitting before going to ford to have the VSM checked.
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It shouldn't matter, the code should be erased when you entered programming code. You can always try it, but it shouldn't make a difference.
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OK, I'll give it another shot tomorrow. What were you talking about when you mentioned an WSM or something like that before I take it to a Ford dealership? Thanks for helping out.
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VSM, Vehicle Security Module. It handles the keyless entry and power door locks. If the transmitters are transmitting, then you must have a problem receiving or the receiver isn't communicating with the rest of the module.
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