Can anyone provide instuctions for programming the key fob for my 1997 Explorer. I replaced the batteries in the key fob that hasn't worked for a while. The doors do not open. I remember something about turning the key in the ignition on and off five times but don't remember all the details. Is it possible to program one key fob from the other working unit?
Thanks in advance Ron Munroe Falls, Ohio
For my '98 4.0 SOHC it goes like this: Switch the ignition on/off/on/off 8 times in 10 secs ending in the on position (I think). If you do this correctly all the door locks will cycle on the last turn of the key. When the locks have cycled quickly press any button on the 'new' key fob to register it with your truck's system. There's a time limit on this, so do it quickly. The locks should cycle again and that's it. Hope this helps
Simon H
also most salesmen at Ford Dealerships usually know how to reprogram them in a matter of seconds...I had to have a replacement remote reprogrammed when my dealership couldn't provide me with the second one, after I bought it....and they reprogrammed it for free too!
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