Keyless Entry Module: Service and Repair

1999 Ford Expedition 4WD V8-4.6L SOHC VIN 6SECTION Service and Repair
REMOVAL
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.

CAUTION:
^ Prior to removal of module, it is necessary to upload module configuration information to New Generation STAR (NGS) Tester. This information needs to be downloaded into the new module once installed.
^ Electronic modules are sensitive to electrical charges. If exposed to these charges, damage may result.







2. Disconnect the remote anti-theft personality module electrical connectors.







3. Remove the nuts and the RAP module.

NOTE: The antenna is internal to the module and must be replaced as an assembly.

INSTALLATION







1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

CAUTION: Once the new module is installed it is necessary to download the module configuration information from the NGS Tester into the new module.

NOTE: when the battery is disconnected and reconnected, some abnormal drive symptoms may occur while the vehicle relearns its adaptive strategy. The vehicle may need to be driven 16 km (10 miles) or more to relearn the strategy.
RENDER: 1.0x

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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
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