Keyless Entry Transmitter - Intermittent Operation

Article No.
99-23-11

11/15/99

REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) - TRANSMITTER
HAS INTERMITTENT OPERATION OR LOW RANGE -
VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 2/28/1999

FORD:
1997-1999 ECONOLINE

ISSUE
Intermittent or low range of the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) system may occur on some vehicles. This may be caused by the RKE module.








ACTION
Replace the RKE module and transmitters (Key Fobs, Type 2, Figure 2) with revised RKE module and transmitters (Key Fobs, Type 6, Figure 1).
Refer to the following Service Procedure for details.

NOTE
INFORM CUSTOMER THAT THE REVISED RKE MODULE (XC2Z-15K602-AA) DOES NOT SUPPORT FRONT DOOR HANDLE-ACTUATED ILLUMINATED ENTRY OR VEHICLE LOCKED HEADLAMP VERIFICATION. THESE FEATURES ARE FOUND ON 1997, 1998 AND SOME 1999 ECONOLINE/E-SERIES WITH RKE.

NOTE
THE REVISED RKE MODULE WILL ONLY WORK WITH TYPE 6 TRANSMITTERS (ICON BUTTONS, FIGURE 1). ALL TRANSMITTERS WILL HAVE TO BE REPLACED IF UPDATING THE MODULE.

SERVICE PROCEDURE

1. Confirm the condition:

a. Actuate the key fob at equal distances from each side of the vehicle. The system should react from all angles at a minimum radius of 9 meters (30 feet). System react test must be performed in an area absent of high powered electronics and clear from metal buildings and walls.

b. If a condition of inconsistent/low range is confirmed, proceed with replacement of the RKE module and transmitters with the updated styles.

2. Remove/install RKE module:

CAUTION
ELECTRONIC MODULES ARE SENSITIVE TO ELECTRICAL CHARGES. IF EXPOSED TO THESE CHARGES, DAMAGE MAY RESULT.

a. Disconnect the battery ground cable. Refer to the 1999 Econoline Workshop Manual, Section 414-01.

b. Remove the left side, body side interior trim finish panel by removing the three (3) finish panel pushpins. The module is mounted to the body about 60 cm (2 feet) behind the driver's seat and about 60 cm (2 feet) above the floor.

c. Remove the RKE module by disconnecting electrical connectors C335 and C336.

d. Remove the two (2) mounting nuts and then remove the module.

e. Install the revised RKE Module (XC2Z-15K602-AA) by reversing Steps 2a-2d.

For further information on the removal and installation procedure, refer to the 1999 Econoline Workshop Manual, Section 419-10.

3. Program the RKE system:

NOTE
THE REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM WITH A REVISED RKE MODULE (XC2Z-15K602-AA) INSTALLED IN AN ECONOLINE/E-SERIES BUILT THROUGH 2/28/1999, MAY BE PROGRAMMED WITH EITHER THE "EIGHT IGNITION SWITCH CYCLE" OR THE "TWO-PIN CONNECTOR SHORTED" METHODS.

NOTE
THE REVISED MODULE WILL ONLY WORK WITH TYPE 6 (F87Z-15K601-AB) TRANSMITTERS (ICON BUTTONS, FIGURE 1). ALL TRANSMITTERS WILL HAVE TO BE REPLACED IF UPDATING THE MODULE.

Refer to the 1999 Econoline Workshop Manual, Page 501-14B-22, for RKE programming instructions after obtaining the correct number of Type 6 (F87Z-15K601-AB) transmitters.

PART NUMBER PART NAME

XC2Z-15K602-AA RKE Module
F87Z-15K601-AB RKE Transmitter

OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: NONE

WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under The Provisions Of Bumper To Bumper Warranty Coverage

OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME

992311A Confirm RKE Inconsistent 0.5 Hr.
Range And Replace RKE
Module And Transmitters
(Includes Time To Program
Two Transmitters)

DEALER CODING
CONDITION
BASIC PART NO. CODE
15k602 42

OASIS CODES: 112000, 205000