Keyless Entry Transmitter: Service and Repair

1996 Lincoln Continental V8-4.6L DOHCSECTION Service and Repair
1. NOTE: The permanent entry code for the driver door module is viewed by requesting the PID-KEY CODE on Rotunda New Generation Star (NGS) Tester 007-00500 or equivalent. Enter the five digit permanent entry code into keyless entry keypad.
2. Within five seconds of pressing last button of permanent code, press the 1/2 button within five seconds of pressing the last button of the permanent code.
3. Press LOCK button on first keyless entry remote transmitter within five seconds of pressing the 1/2 button.
4. Press any button on second keyless entry remote transmitter within five seconds of pressing the first transmitter LOCK button.
^ After each successful transmitter reprogramming, the doors will signal by locking and unlocking.
^ If keyless entry keypad illumination goes Out before all transmitters are reprogrammed into driver door module, the process must be repeated beginning with Step 1.
^ Up to four transmitters may be programmed to a vehicle in this manner.
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