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Old Jan 4, 2010 | 04:15 PM
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Keyless Key Pad Not Working

I am no longer able to use my key pad to get into my truck - 2004 F-250 V10. I think it might need a battery, but when I called the dealer they said I have to replace the whole thing, not just a battery. Has anyone else had this problem? I ordered at the time I ordered the truck new in 2004.

I can't find a post anywhere that can answer this.

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Old Jan 4, 2010 | 04:35 PM
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The factory version is wired into the truck. The glued on version is a dealer add-on or aftermarket and those use a battery.

The guy you talked to probably believes yours is wired in.

You will have to determine whether it is. The battery powered add-on version is usually thicker and looks kind of cheezy, and the top just pries off the change the battery, or so I've read.
 
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Old Jan 4, 2010 | 05:21 PM
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The keypad should look like one of those below. As Bill said,the thicker model is the add-on and has its own battery. If it's more of a flush mount like the other picture, it runs off the vehicle's electrical system. I'm guessing since yours is an '04 model, it's the add-on unit. If so, below is a link to a battery replacement write-up with pics:





2004 F250 Keypad Battery Replacement

While the pics above aren't on Super Duties, you get the idea. The battery replacement in the add-on unit is pretty simple and straight forward.
 
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Old Jan 4, 2010 | 05:30 PM
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Good find, John.
 
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Good find, John.
Thank you sir....just following up your always good advice.
 
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Thanks - mine looks like the second one, so I'm assuming it's the add-on. I'll try to pry it up so I can replace the battery.

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