Finding the keyless entry code.

FaOhRaDamn · 04-18-2006, 02:21 PM

I just purchased an 04 xlt and i'm looking for the keyless entry code. I've looked everywhere on the vehicle and can't find it. Could someone please point me in the right direction?

asimp · 04-18-2006, 02:33 PM

Mine was on a card in my owners manual......but a friend of mine just bought one and had to take it to the dealer to find his out......he said they were able to hook up a device to the diagnostic port and read the code.....hope this helps

*Boomer12* · 04-18-2006, 08:09 PM

Try looking for a box in the rear drivers' side cargo area behind the plastic (access thru where the jack is). The code should be on it.

Welcome to the site, and don't be afraid to search!

FordLover · 04-18-2006, 10:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Boomer12

Try looking for a box in the rear drivers' side cargo area behind the plastic (access thru where the jack is). The code should be on it.

Welcome to the site, and don't be afraid to search!

This won't work because the 02 and up 4 doors don't have an access panel. You can search this site and find the answer.

*Boomer12* · 04-18-2006, 10:59 PM

Guess I need to stick to the 2nd Gen. Sorry.

techrev · 04-20-2006, 08:02 PM

the access number is located in the C pillar behind the second row passenger side seat. Just pull the top panel off enough for you to see inside clearly and pull the lower section away, you'll see the module attached to the body. look for the five large numbers on the sticker on the front of the unit, mine was towards the upper right corner of it. Hope this helps, also this is the same for all 3rd gen (02-06) as far as I know.

mikephotos · 04-21-2006, 01:48 PM

Here ya go...
http://www.aviationwire.net/explorer/keypadcode.html

Mike

Jackiegarcia · 04-24-2006, 08:30 PM

Its on the passenger side. I looked and looked and finally pulled a bit farther, mine was located on a white sticker that read BOSCH I had to stick a mirror in to read, I also got info to reprogram it, which is probably sugggested... alll you have to do is type in the factory code, press the 1/2 then enter the new code. Thata way if anyone ever figures it out you can change it, the factory code always works and can't be changed from what I know.

tankgirl · 04-28-2006, 10:34 AM

Does this also apply to the 2dr sport models? I just purchased mine used and was also wondering how to get the code. The pictures in the link show it located behind the passenger rear door, which i dont have.

FordLover · 05-01-2006, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by tankgirl

Does this also apply to the 2dr sport models? I just purchased mine used and was also wondering how to get the code. The pictures in the link show it located behind the passenger rear door, which i dont have.

Yours will be located behind the access panel where the jack is stowed. There will be a box, sort of hard to see the code on it because the bot it is on is far forward in the compartment, but it's 5 digits, fairly large text.
It might also be on a card in the owners manual pouch.

dcoppola · 07-02-2006, 08:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by techrev

the access number is located in the C pillar behind the second row passenger side seat. Just pull the top panel off enough for you to see inside clearly and pull the lower section away, you'll see the module attached to the body. look for the five large numbers on the sticker on the front of the unit, mine was towards the upper right corner of it. Hope this helps, also this is the same for all 3rd gen (02-06) as far as I know.

thanks for the info, i just bought an '02 explorer and spent half the day looking in the wrong spot for the code until i read your post- thanks again

Mounty1 · 07-17-2006, 07:57 PM

Hi new to the site as of this past weekend. Lots of great info!
We just bought the cleanest 1999 Mountaineer you ever saw. It came with one key and a fob. The key will open the passengers side but not the drivers side. It looks like a regular key and not one of the so called electronic keys. Is this why the drivers door won't open or isit just broken.

I found the keyless entry code thanks to this site now I'm currious to know how the buttons work on the out side of the door. Is a #1 a push on the left side of the button and a #2 a push on the right side and a push in the middle a #1/2?

I still have to go to the dealer to have keys programed...right???

Thanks

DVRDOWN · 09-11-2006, 11:27 AM

When I bought my '02 a few years ago I stopped by my local Ford dealer and it took them about 5 minutes to hook into the diagnostic port and check the key code, it didnt cost a dime and was real simple.

BristolBaby · 09-21-2006, 06:12 PM

TechRev is correct for the 02 mod's and up, the whole process takes less than 5 minutes and you dont have to be tech guy to do it. THe code is located in the piller between 2nd and third row on passenger side. pull back the weather striping on door, carefully pop the plastic molding around seatbelt at top off start at the top and pry easy should pop off easily with a little pressure, once its off youll see the top side of a small box pull the bottom plastic panel back far enough to read the numbers on the side of it, they face towards the seats and are easily read by anyone 5 digits. lock the doors and try the code to be sure you have it because there is another set of numbers that might confuse you so before you replace check first. http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/...d.php?t=151376 Here is a link that has pics from a man that knows his stuff. Good luck and hope this saves someone some moneys.

Old As Dirt · 09-22-2006, 06:01 PM

Mounty1

The buttons are 1/2, 3/4, etc. A push on the one-two counts for either number - it is not directional. You would have to have the key dealer programmed for the 3rd generation, but I'm not sure about the second. I would say that you probably do.

waywoos · 05-30-2007, 08:02 PM

thanks guys. on 2003 explorer it was behind the plastic trim on passenger side pillar.
was on the sticker right on the computer module. big bold 5 digit #.
again thanks

04-18-2006, 08:09 PM	#3
Boomer12 Elite Explorer Hesperia, Ca. 2000 XLT 4x4 Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 844 Vehicle Specs	Try looking for a box in the rear drivers' side cargo area behind the plastic (access thru where the jack is). The code should be on it. Welcome to the site, and don't be afraid to search! __________________ Me '00 Explorer In Memory Of BDF Engine 57 10-26-2006

04-18-2006, 10:59 PM	#5
Boomer12 Elite Explorer Hesperia, Ca. 2000 XLT 4x4 Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 844 Vehicle Specs	Guess I need to stick to the 2nd Gen. Sorry. __________________ Me '00 Explorer In Memory Of BDF Engine 57 10-26-2006

04-28-2006, 10:34 AM	#9
tankgirl Wannabe Elite Explorer Lawrence, KS '02 Sport Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 1 Vehicle Specs	2 DR also? Does this also apply to the 2dr sport models? I just purchased mine used and was also wondering how to get the code. The pictures in the link show it located behind the passenger rear door, which i dont have.

07-17-2006, 07:57 PM	#12
Mounty1 Wannabe Elite Explorer Massachusetts 1999 Mountaineer Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 2 Vehicle Specs	keyless entry Hi new to the site as of this past weekend. Lots of great info! We just bought the cleanest 1999 Mountaineer you ever saw. It came with one key and a fob. The key will open the passengers side but not the drivers side. It looks like a regular key and not one of the so called electronic keys. Is this why the drivers door won't open or isit just broken. I found the keyless entry code thanks to this site now I'm currious to know how the buttons work on the out side of the door. Is a #1 a push on the left side of the button and a #2 a push on the right side and a push in the middle a #1/2? I still have to go to the dealer to have keys programed...right??? Thanks

09-21-2006, 06:12 PM	#14
BristolBaby Wannabe Elite Explorer Tri-cities, TN 03 XLT Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 1 Vehicle Specs	Yes you can and its there TechRev is correct for the 02 mod's and up, the whole process takes less than 5 minutes and you dont have to be tech guy to do it. THe code is located in the piller between 2nd and third row on passenger side. pull back the weather striping on door, carefully pop the plastic molding around seatbelt at top off start at the top and pry easy should pop off easily with a little pressure, once its off youll see the top side of a small box pull the bottom plastic panel back far enough to read the numbers on the side of it, they face towards the seats and are easily read by anyone 5 digits. lock the doors and try the code to be sure you have it because there is another set of numbers that might confuse you so before you replace check first. http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/...d.php?t=151376 Here is a link that has pics from a man that knows his stuff. Good luck and hope this saves someone some moneys.

04-18-2006, 02:21 PM	#1
FaOhRaDamn Wannabe Elite Explorer Tampa 04 XLT Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 1 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	Finding the keyless entry code. I just purchased an 04 xlt and i'm looking for the keyless entry code. I've looked everywhere on the vehicle and can't find it. Could someone please point me in the right direction?

04-18-2006, 02:33 PM	#2
asimp Wannabe Elite Explorer Bardstown, KY 04 Limited Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 359 Vehicle Specs	Mine was on a card in my owners manual......but a friend of mine just bought one and had to take it to the dealer to find his out......he said they were able to hook up a device to the diagnostic port and read the code.....hope this helps

04-20-2006, 08:02 PM	#6
techrev Wannabe Elite Explorer LAnsing, MI '03 XLT Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 1 Vehicle Specs	the access number is located in the C pillar behind the second row passenger side seat. Just pull the top panel off enough for you to see inside clearly and pull the lower section away, you'll see the module attached to the body. look for the five large numbers on the sticker on the front of the unit, mine was towards the upper right corner of it. Hope this helps, also this is the same for all 3rd gen (02-06) as far as I know.

04-21-2006, 01:48 PM	#7
mikephotos Wannabe Elite Explorer Queens, NY '02 Eddie Bauer Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 105 Vehicle Specs	Here ya go... http://www.aviationwire.net/explorer/keypadcode.html Mike

04-24-2006, 08:30 PM	#8
Jackiegarcia Wannabe Elite Explorer Anchorage, Alaska 03 XLT Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 1 Vehicle Specs	Its on the passenger side. I looked and looked and finally pulled a bit farther, mine was located on a white sticker that read BOSCH I had to stick a mirror in to read, I also got info to reprogram it, which is probably sugggested... alll you have to do is type in the factory code, press the 1/2 then enter the new code. Thata way if anyone ever figures it out you can change it, the factory code always works and can't be changed from what I know.

09-11-2006, 11:27 AM	#13
DVRDOWN Wannabe Elite Explorer West Palm Beach, FL '02 XLT Flex Fuel 4x4 Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 62 Vehicle Specs	When I bought my '02 a few years ago I stopped by my local Ford dealer and it took them about 5 minutes to hook into the diagnostic port and check the key code, it didnt cost a dime and was real simple.

09-22-2006, 06:01 PM	#15
Old As Dirt Wannabe Elite Explorer Roanoke, Virginia 07 XLT Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 89 Vehicle Specs	Mounty1 The buttons are 1/2, 3/4, etc. A push on the one-two counts for either number - it is not directional. You would have to have the key dealer programmed for the 3rd generation, but I'm not sure about the second. I would say that you probably do.

05-30-2007, 08:02 PM	#16
waywoos Wannabe Elite Explorer Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 13 Vehicle Specs	thanks guys. on 2003 explorer it was behind the plastic trim on passenger side pillar. was on the sticker right on the computer module. big bold 5 digit #. again thanks