02 Explorer\relay\ford factory alarm

[beertracker]

Long ago when everything worked on my Explorer I remember turning the key ON and hearing a relay click. The click appeared to come from front of rear passenger seat. Now I no longer hear this sound when turning the key ON.

Before I start debugging can another 02 Explorer owner verify a relay click when turning the key ON?

Also does anyone know if the ford factory alarm is powered from a relay?

Any ideas where I can find info on debugging factory ford alarms?

Thanks,
bt

 

[fordysenior]

I've owned my Explorer since '04, and I've never heard the relay click you mention. And it's been such a reliable vehicle I can't help you with the other repair because I haven't experienced any issues with it yet.

 

[beertracker]

Any one know where Ford placed the alarm control box?
bt

 

[beertracker]

Alarm control box on 02 Explorer is located driver side under steering wheel to right. Remove the trim piece under the steering wheel and look for a 2x3" black plastic box. bt

 

[beertracker]

Alarm & wireless transmitter now function. I opened the fob cleaned debris from a integrated circuit with alcohol, checked transmitter battery voltage, reconnected the reset switch to the alarm controller box and reprogrammed the fob. bt

 

[alg]

How did u remove the upper trim piece? It has some kind of spring clips that look easily broken and expensive to replace. Once the box was out were u able to see what was what in order to proceed?
Thanks.